COMM 509

Politics and the Media

American University · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Politics and the Media (3) Examination and analysis of the intersection of media and politics today. This course focuses on how media in all forms, from mainstream TV and newspapers to blogs, political ads and web sites, have an impact on politics; how political actors seek to promote their messages and campaigns; and how the intersection of politics and media influences public opinion and public policy. Usually Offered: fall.

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FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #38601Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity1 waitlist
Days & times
Th · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location
McKinley Bldg 201
Instructor
Sanfuentes, Antoine
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002

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #38602Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity0 waitlist
Days & times
Th · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location
McKinley Bldg 201
Instructor
Sanfuentes, Antoine
Details checked 3 hours agoSeats checked 3 hours ago
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