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POG 444
Politics, Media and Technology
The mass media has transformed how societies communicate about, and perceive, political ideas. This course examines the interplay of media, technology and politics, discussing such topics as the relationship between print and the rise of modern democracy; the impacts of television on contemporary politics, especially election campaigns; and the emerging political influences of the Internet and social media. The course will also analyze the structure of ownership of global media systems and its impact on international communications. (Comparative)
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Prerequisites
one POG, POL or PPA course
Co-Requisites
None
Antirequisites
None
Custom Requisites
None
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