POLS 210 - Media and Politics

5.0 Credits
An examination of media influence on contemporary politics with emphasis on how information shapes public thinking on political issues, candidates, causes, and public perceptions of government institutions (was POLSC 210). Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the relationship between the media, politics, and information in the American political context and process. [EXPLORE]
Explain the historical structural development of media systems. [EXPLORE]
Explain the major concepts used in the field of political communication. [EXPLORE]
Apply the theoretical language and practice of political communication studies to analysis of relevant socio-political data and media output. [REASON]
Describe, analyze, and critically judge contemporary events using course concepts. [REASON]
Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with other students. [COMMUNICATE]