FILM TV 10A
American Television History
Description: (Formerly numbered 110A.) Lecture/screenings, five hours; discussion, one hour. Critical survey of American television history from its inception to present. Examination of interrelationships between program forms, industrial paradigms, social trends, and culture. Starting with television's hybrid origins in radio, theater, and film, contextualization, viewing, and discussion of key television shows, as well as Hollywood films that comment on radio and television. Consideration of television programs and series in terms of sociocultural issues (consumerism, lifestyle, gender, race, national identity) and industrial practice (programming, policy, regulation, business). Letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Spring 2022 - Professor Sampson is by far the best speaker and instructor I have had at UCLA. Every lecture was engaging and impactful; I legitimately felt like I left class every day having learned something worthwhile and interesting. You can tell that he enjoys both the content and teaching students. I would recommend this class to anyone, no matter what major!
Spring 2022 - Professor Sampson is by far the best speaker and instructor I have had at UCLA. Every lecture was engaging and impactful; I legitimately felt like I left class every day having learned something worthwhile and interesting. You can tell that he enjoys both the content and teaching students. I would recommend this class to anyone, no matter what major!
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