Politics in Film and Television

Catalog description

Political films and TV shows often convey an understanding of the political world. How films portray the political process may influence society's attitudes toward politicians and government institutions. Students will compare the portrayal of politics in films and TV to the reality as understood through political science. This is not part of the FilmStd major and does not count toward requirements. Prereq: Honors standing. Not open to students with credit for 4920.