GDES 002 - History of Media and Communication
- Recent Professors
- Sergio Elisondo
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
- Class Size
- 35 students
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisite
- None
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of GDES 002
- Transfers To
- CSU
- Description
- This course introduces the history, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the internet, and new media, including traditional and mature formats. Instructors encourage students to explore the social, political, regulatory, ethical and occupational impact of the electronic media.