SMAD 472L. Media and Politics

Cross listed with: POSC 472 , POSC 472L ,POSC 472W , SCOM 472 , SCOM 472L , SMAD 472
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 008709

A study of the media’s role in the political system, concentrating on the dynamic and interdependent relationships among journalists, politicians, the public and public policy. The course explores media and politics theories; how media practices and technologies shape political decision making; how political forces influence media institutions; and how public opinion and media narratives are shaped. Prerequisite(s): SMAD 301 or SMAD 301L and SMAD 201 , SMAD 202 and SMAD 203 and Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor