COMM 639

Political Communication

American University · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Political Communication (3) This course examines the role of strategic communication in politics, including the interplay of news, information processing, and electoral and political campaign strategies. The course focuses on how political messaging is disseminated, and digested, and explores how campaigns use public communication principles to appeal to target audiences. Topics include message development, the use of research to inform communication efforts, grassroots and constituency outreach, and how communication outcomes are measured. Crosslist: COMM-439.

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FullSeats: 18/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #38574Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
0 available18 enrolled18 capacity1 waitlist
Days & times
Th · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location
McKinley Bldg 113
Instructor
Swift, Arthur P.
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