History of Communication Course
Dive into the evolution of communication from oral traditions through manuscripts, print, broadcast, and into digital media. This course equips professionals with frameworks to analyse power structures, cultural influences, and technological shifts, enhancing media literacy, critical thinking, content planning, and audience engagement strategies for today's platforms.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a practical overview of communication's evolution from oral traditions and manuscripts to print, broadcast, and digital media. Delve into themes of power, access, and gatekeeping across history, then apply structured frameworks via reflections and analyses to build critical thinking, media literacy, and skills for modern content planning.
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Develop skills
- Analyze media history by comparing oral, print, broadcast, and digital systems.
- Map communication power dynamics including access, gatekeeping, and cultural influence.
- Design short learning modules with timelines, activities, and clear explanations.
- Teach media literacy covering algorithms, platforms, and user practices.
- Craft concise reflections linking personal media use to historical transitions.
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