Examines the history and character of two central institutions in American society--the family and television--to gain deeper understanding of their formative and enduring roles. Topics include: intersecting histories of the family and television; economic logic of the TV industry and programming; representations of the family in television programming; how families use and interact with television.
instructor(s)
Peck, Janice
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2019 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
