In our mediated society, how do we understand and study mass media and communication from global perspectives? How can global communication studies help us better address the challenges we face today, both globally and locally?

This course is an invitation to deepen students’ understanding of communication and media industries in different regions of the world, various historical periods, and various global crises and opportunities facing humanity, from digital activism to diasporic networks, from neoliberal expansion to climate change, from digital platforms to big data. Students will learn various theoretical and methodological approaches to study global communication standpoints, global media flows, media industries, and digital platforms across different world regions. Throughout the course, students will engage with essential literature, participate in group discussions, and undertake course projects, all while actively contributing to a collective learning experience in the classroom and beyond. The class also encourages students to draw connections between global changes, local issues, and their personal lives.