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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COM 4132 - Mass Media and American Politics

Credits: 4
This course examines of the role of the media in shaping political opinions and behavior. In addition, students will examine the role of the media in setting political agendas and reporting and interpreting political events. Lastly, students will study the nature and influence of public opinion in a democratic society will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): COM1020 and COM2401 or COM1020 and COM2801.
Cross-Listed: POL3140
Fulfills: Social Science distribution requirement.
Note: No prerequisites for Politics majors/minors.