History of Communication Course
This course traces communication evolution from oral traditions through manuscripts, print, broadcast, to digital media. It equips professionals with tools to analyze power dynamics, cultural influences, and technological shifts, 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 power, access, and gatekeeping across eras, applying structured frameworks via reflections and 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 by 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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