COMM 412: Politics and the Mass Media

COMM 412-002: Politics and the Mass Media
(Fall 2016)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R

Innovation Hall 133

Section Information for Fall 2016

This course features extensive discussion of current events. Each week we will examine the most significant recent developments in politics and the media, with a special focus on the 2016 presidential election campaign. Other topics include: Are the media biased? Do they tell us what to think? How do they cover politics, and why does it matter?What is the future of political journalism in the digital age? How is "infotainment" (such as talk shows and political humor) changing the nature of news?

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Covers responsibilities; freedoms of mass media in a democracy; and media influence on citizens' opinions, elections, and decisions of public officials. Equivalent to GOVT 412.
Recommended Prerequisite: GOVT 103 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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