20th century media, 1920s & 30s

Examines the changes that took place in the media during the 1920s and 1930s as forms other than newspapers were developed for spreading news and entertainment. Considers the development of radio broadcasting, early experiments with television, silent and talking movies, gramophone recording, and other print media such as the tabloid press, magazines, photo-journalism and paperback books. Includes timeline of signifcant dates. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.