Fictional Politics in Literature, Film, and Television

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An examination of the role of fictional depictions of politics in the ways that people develop a lens through which they view political power. Authors and media creators use their creative products to make arguments about politics. Through close readings of novels, film, and television shows we will look at the ways that culture depicts American politics and the effects of those depictions. We will use the theories and methods of several disciplines including political science and communication (rhetoric and media criticism).