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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COM 4132 - 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): COM 1020   and COM 2401   or COM 2801  .
Cross-Listed: POL3140
Fulfills: SOSC in LS Core
Note: No prerequisites for Politics majors/minors.