Politics & Media

Catalog description

Media’s role in politics is constantly evolving. Classic media events like speeches, debate, and conventions have given way to memes, sound bites, and catchphrases, which have a natural impact on associate industries, including journalism, public relations, advertising, and media production. More importantly, the evolving landscape has revived dangerous practices in propaganda, fueled by emerging media platforms and technology. This course explores the evolving relationships between media platforms and American politics, including popular media, social media, journalism, and strategic communication. Informed by contemporary political communication theory and best practice, students will build knowledge and skill as effective, ethical political communication and media professionals.