History of Communication Course
Explore how communication evolved from oral traditions to digital media. This History of Communication Course helps professionals analyze power, culture, and technology to improve messaging, media strategy, and audience engagement today.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This History of Communication Course gives you a clear, practical overview of how messages evolved from oral traditions and manuscripts to print, broadcast, and digital media. Explore power, access, and gatekeeping across eras, then apply structured frameworks through short reflections and comparative analyses to sharpen critical thinking, media literacy, and content planning for modern platforms.
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Develop skills
- Analyze media history: compare oral, print, broadcast, and digital systems.
- Map communication power: assess access, gatekeeping, and cultural influence.
- Design short learning modules: timelines, activities, and clear explanations.
- Teach media literacy: explain algorithms, platforms, and user practices.
- Craft concise reflections: link personal media use to historical transitions.
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