GOVT 214
Spring 2013 not offered
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Mass media play a crucial role in American politics, as citizens do not get most of their information about the workings of government from direct experience, but rather from mediated stories. This course examines the evolving relationship between political elites, mass media, and the American public. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GOVT)(GOVT-American)(HRAD-MN) |
Major Readings:
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two midterms, one group media monitoring project, and a final paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students will be expected to learn a research method called content analysis, which will inform the group tracking projects and provide the empirical basis for the individual final paper.
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