OSUN Theme: Democratic Practice
Political Communication
Term: September 4, 2023 – December 13, 2023Level: 200-Level
Day/Time: M/W 9:00 AM EDT - 10:15 AM EDT
The course aims to enrich students’ understanding and critical perspective on the political nature of events and their representation in the media. We will pay special attention to the mass media and its role in democratic processes. By studying mediated communication in politics, we will learn about the influences of the mass media as a fourth estate; the nature of news; the theories of media framing; evolution and recent trends; and the role of public opinion, perception, and culture.
Credits: 3 U.S. / 6 ECTS