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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

POL 3140 - Mass Media and American Politics

Credits: 4
This course examines the role of the media in shaping political opinions and behavior. The role of the media in setting political agendas and reporting and interpreting political events will be examined. The nature and influence of public opinion in a democratic society will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  or POL 1500 , or permission of the instructor. 
Cross-Listed: COM4132
Fulfills: Social Science distribution requirement. SOSC requirement in LS Core.