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SCOM 353. American Political Culture and Communication


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 004984 Grading Basis GRD

This course studies the functions performed by communication in politics. Emphasis is placed on a variety of communication forms and techniques used by advocates both in campaigning and governing. Consideration is given to contemporary campaigns and the role of communication in their successes and failures. Prerequisite(s): Fully-admitted SCOM major or minor  or Sport Communication minor .