An overview of the family as a communication system. Intergenerational interaction patterns, intimacy and conflict patterns, decision making, environmental and cultural factors, and enrichment efforts. A wide range of family types and research methods are considered. An economic framework for analyzing factors influencing economic organization of media industries and behavior of media firms. Framework applied to policy issues such as network regulations and limits to First Amendment freedoms.
Students learn how to complete a research project and write a report.
Arrangements for winter quarter must be made by November 1 and for spring quarter by February 1. Credit for C98 may be earned more than once. No more than two units of such credit may be applied toward fulfillment of the major requirements.