POLI 326 Media and Politics

The study of mass media in American politics, investigating print, broadcast and new media sources and technologies, content and effect. An examination of the media's watchdog role, ownership, regulation, freedom of the press, news management and reform. Analyzes ongoing media coverage of political events, figures and issues, researching the impact of agenda setting, framing and priming on attention and learning.

Credits

3

Offered

Every other year