GLDP 543 - Media and National Development

3 Credit(s)

The focus of this course is on communication and national development and nation-building. Students will learn how media, communication, and information can be used to improve economic, political, and cultural conditions of people around the world. In particular, the course will look into the functions media communication and social marketing demonstrate in reducing poverty, combating hunger, improving literacy, promoting public health care, fighting corruption, and protecting the environment among others.