Description
Students will examine public policy issues and media governance around the globe. The course will also delve into the history of the various institutions and other groups involved in media governance internationally, and will explore the various principles and practices that comprise that governance. Special attention will be paid to the regulations of broadcasting, telecommunications, the Internet, and trade, as well as the current debates within multilateral bodies such as UNESCO, the WTO, and the International Telecommunication Union. Students will study the impact of technology on education, and develop methods for addressing technological imbalances in low-income areas.