#  MIT 21H.343: Making Books in the Renaissance and Today 

 





 Semester:   Fall 

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 Year offered:  2018 

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 Link: [Course Website](https://history.mit.edu/subjects/making-books-renaissance-and-today) 

 

 

 

 MW9:30-11am

 MIT 4-253

 [Jeffrey Ravel](https://history.mit.edu/people/jeffrey-s-ravel)

 Explores the impact of new technology on the recording and distribution of words and images at three different times: the invention of the printing press ca. 1450; the adaptation of electricity to communication technology in the 19th century (telegraph, telephone, phonograph); and the emergence of digital media today. Assignments include essays and online projects. Students participate in the design and construction of a hand-set printing press. Limited to 12.



 

 



 

 See also:- [ Past MIT Courses ](/course-categories/past-mit-courses)
- [ AY 2018/2019 ](/course-categories/ay-20182019-0)
- [ Fall 2018 ](/course-categories/fall-2018-0)