AGJR  105
Introduction to Agricultural Communications


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Week #: 3
History of Agricultural Communication
Learning Objectives:
Examine the development of communication in agriculture.
Discuss the emergence of agricultural journalism & communication as academic disciplines.
Describe the major impacts of agricultural communication.
Instructional
Activities:

 

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History of Agricultural Communications, Part I

Review questions:

  • Culture defines our realities, but who contributes to the construction and maintenance of culture?
  • What is media convergence?
  • How did the advent of the penny newspapers in 1830 change the nature of the mass communication process?
  • What is the communication model?
Assignments:
Prepare for Exam One - September 21
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If any of the above information is incorrect, or needs to be updated, contact Dr. Tracy A. Rutherford.

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