The Evolution of the Reading Experience

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Overview

Subject area

CSE

Catalog Number

150

Course Title

The Evolution of the Reading Experience

Description

This course is designed to familiarize students with the cultural and technological factors that have defined and influenced the activity of reading. Students are expected to understand the significant developments that relate to the invention of writing, the creation of books, the invention of the printing press and more recent changes in print communication. The issue of censorship is examined. This course explores the reading experiences that have transformed Western and non-Western cultures.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate LaGuardia CC

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FWG - Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

012020

Course Schedule