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CCTP-693-01 Regulating International Networks: the Political Economy of the Internet, Television, and Telecom Policy
Spring only
All countries, especially emerging ones, need a modern communications network to enable their economies to function, to maintain - and sometimes build - a sense of national identity, and to connect to the rest of the world.
This course explores how government policy shapes the development of communications services. Specifically, the course investigates issues such as the social significance of communications services; economic policy challenges, such as the transition from monopoly to competitive markets and international trade in services; and political concerns such as the role of regulatory institutions and the blurring of national borders because of technological change. Case studies will be drawn from every region of the world, from countries at varying levels of economic development. Case studies will also look at a range of communications services, including telephony, television, and the Internet.
Students will learn how to identify policy concerns, analyze relevant information, and develop approaches to address problems. Class assignments are designed to give students opportunities to practice presenting policy views, supported by data, both verbally and in writing.
Copy and paste the URL below for syllabus Fall 2007:
http://cct.georgetown.edu/Wu%20Telecom%20Int%20TV%20sept%2007.doc
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
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