POL 313 - Politics and the Media

Upper Division

This course examines the dynamic ways that issues of race and ethnicity impact American politics as well as the influence of multiple forms of media on America’s political system. The course studies the ways that issues of race manifest within American political institutions with a special focus on analyzing media influences that shape public thinking and debates around how our government should deal with social problems. The course utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to understand how politics, race and media interact to shape democratic life. Students examine political decision making, the development of public opinion, the advantages and challenges that come with digital media, and activists’ creative use of media to better understand the impact of these forces on the American public.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences

Repeatable
No

Fee
$20

Course credits: 3