Study of political, social, cultural, and economic factors affecting the use and impact of communication systems in selected regions, such as South Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Europe, East Asia, and Africa.

Addresses the role of media in the Middle East, considering communication texts, processes and industries in political, social, economic, and cultural contexts.

Examine the history of media technology and its cultural and political implication in the German (speaking) context.

Explore the history and culture of modern Egypt through selected readings in twentieth-century film and fiction.