Television in the Age of Change (FMS-0171)

Fall 2026 · FMS 0171 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Examines how new technologies and shifting viewing habits are transforming television; how storytelling is changing in light of TV’s industrial and technological evolution and our global, networked, media environment; and how contemporary viewing habits are reshaping our theories of audiences, styles, and viewing pleasures. Focuses on story creation, changing genres, programming conventions and global trends, shifting technologies, social media, TV fans, and streaming content—and how all these influence television narratives and our media culture.

Course codes: FMS-0171, FMS 0171, FMS0171, FMS-171, FMS 171, FMS171, ILVS-0072, ILVS 0072, ILVS0072, ILVS-72, ILVS 72, ILVS72, TPS-0121, TPS 0121, TPS0121, TPS-121, TPS 121, TPS121

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