After completing the course the student will understand:
• Continuity and change in the European media policy framework
• Comparative similarities and differences in the USA and elsewhere
• Normative theories explaining what media are expected to do and to be
• How and why media policy and theory are of practical importance
The course is continuation to the first part held in the autumn semester, with Prof. Nordenstreng teaching the section on traditions in media and communication research. Please see https://www10.uta.fi/opas/opetusohjelma/marjapuuro.htm?id=23085 for more details.