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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IS 313 - Politics and the Media

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

The purpose of this course is to explore the evolution and role of the print and electronic media in American Politics as well as their relationship to the public, politicians and ultimately public policy. In doing so, the course will assess the media impact on government, policy making, election campaigning and the prospects for political deliberation. The course will pay special attention to the portrayal of political issues, candidates and political themes in popular culture including film, television, radio, political cartoons, music, and social media.