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

from 4 to 360h 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 historical eras, then apply structured frameworks via short reflections and comparative analyses to build critical thinking, media literacy, and content planning skills for modern platforms.
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Develop skills
- Analyze media history by comparing oral, print, broadcast, and digital systems.
- Map communication power dynamics, assessing access, gatekeeping, and cultural influence.
- Design short learning modules with timelines, activities, and clear explanations.
- Teach media literacy by explaining algorithms, platforms, and user practices.
- Craft concise reflections linking personal media use to historical transitions.
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