3 unit(s) A comparative examination of changing patterns of ownership and control of the mass media in light of globalization, technological change, government policy, market restructuring and corporate consolidation. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): Completion of one of the following: CMST 1A03, MMEDIA 1A03, POLISCI 1AA3, POLISCI 1AB3, SOCIOL 1C03 or SOCIOL 1Z03, and registration in Level II or above; or registration in Level II or above in Justice, Political Philosophy and Law Cross-list(s): CMST 2K03 This course is administered by the department of Communication Studies and Multimedia.