GOVT-441 The Politics of Mass Communication (3)

Effects of mass communication on all levels of political life in modern societies including socialization, participation, information, and opinion. Analysis of the relationship between mass communication and politics within a comparative context, i.e., societies with differing media structures (predominantly commercial, public, or state systems). Meets with GOVT-641. Usually offered every spring. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of GOVT/SPA course work at the 300-level or above. Restriction: minimum 2.5 GPA.