POS 350 - Mass Media in U.S. Politics

Analyzes the performance of the mass media in the United States in informing the public about politics. Topics include the factors influencing the content of news, the causes and effects of any systematic biases or deficiencies in the political information made available to the public and freedom of the press issues. Special attention given to current political news coverage in the media.

Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or junior or senior standing.

Credits: 3