Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Comparative Media Studies records
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises records created by the Comparative Media Studies (CMS) program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1989 to 2008. The collection also contains archived versions of the Comparative Media Studies/Writing department and CMS program websites.
Materials include: undergraduate and graduate syllabi, posters, articles, and research materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1989 - 2008
- Creation: 2017 - Ongoing
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
All materials in this collection are restricted for 20 years from their date of creation. The contents of folders that are more than 20 years old are open.
Conditions Governing Use
Access to collections in the Department of Distinctive Collections is not authorization to publish. Please see the MIT Libraries Permissions Policy for permission information. Copyright of some items in this collection may be held by respective creators, not by the donor of the collection or MIT.
Historical Note
The Comparative Media Studies (CMS) program is a graduate program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is part of Comparative Media Studies/Writing, a humanities section within the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Launched in 1999, the department focuses on the critical study, design, and creation of media and writing.
Extent
2.3 Cubic Feet (2 record cartons, 1 manuscript box)
2 item(s) (2 archived websites)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Materials are stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use.
Processing Information note
Some collection descriptions are based on legacy data and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. Description may change pending verification. Please contact the MIT Department of Distinctive Collections if you notice any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
Function
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021 September 22: Edited by Lana Mason for compliance with DACS single-level optimum requirements.
- 2022 March 4: MIT Comparative Media Studies/Writing website added by Lana Mason.
Repository Details
Part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Libraries. Department of Distinctive Collections Repository
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Cambridge MA 02139-4307 US
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