During the semester, we will consider a wide range of sonic, social, ethical, political, and ideological issues raised by the medium of radio . These issues include the status of radio across time, uses of editing, soundtrack, sound/​image relationships, as well as the shaping of audio material into narrative and non-narrative forms. In sum, we will examine the different choices available to practitioners who seek to use the medium as well as the implications of such choices. To do so, we’ll use a wide range of radio programs from all over the world. We’ll also pair our practice with academic articles, interviews, studio and museum visits, interactions with practitioners , that will contextualize radio as a medium and serve as the basis for our discussions.