Politics and Media (PLSC 410)

• College: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: Social Sciences Dept
• Credit Hours: 3
• This course has a lecture with 3 hours.

Provides a survey of the interrelationships between the media and the political system. Focuses upon (1) the culture of the media, (2) media, public, and private actors, (3) the media and the government, (4) news making and reporting, (5) political socialization, (6) the media and democracy, (7) the media and decision-making institutions, (8) the media and public policy, and (9) future trends and new technologies. This course meets General Education requirements: Social Awareness and Race/Ethnicity/Gender. Pre-Requisites:Instructor approval. Typically Offered Spring Only