CDM 6265

The aim of the course is for students to understand the structure and operation of the modern communication field both globally and in Greece as it emerged after the globalization, the deregulation of the media, as well as the rise of the internet. Particular emphasis is placed on the organization, institutions, and ownership of the broadcasting industry in America, Europe, and Greece with a focus on television.

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: 

• Analyze the contemporary Media field, underlining the basic structural powers that led to the restructuring of the communication field in Greece and worldwide.  
• Critically evaluate the effects of the restructuring of the Media field, taking into consideration the transformations caused by the technological evolutions and the emergence of the internet. 
• Compare the ownership schemes in the broadcasting industry between Greece and other European countries. 
• Understand the relationship between power, control, and authority in the Media. 
• Interpret the contemporary Media ecosystem in the light of the rather recently emerged social media.