Analysis of the formative moments in the development of American media, from the Revolutionary pamphlets of Tom Paine through the social media-driven politics of the Obama era. Focus will be on how technological changes affected media coverage, as well as the role of print-based coverage in a world dominated by visual and social media.
Suggested Prerequisite: HIS 170 or HIS 172 with a B or better (or Program permission) 1 semester 3 credits.