CM 314A - Presidential Communication

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Merrimack College

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Description:

This course treats Presidential discourse (i.e., the communicative styles and patterns of U.S. Presidents) as a distinct form of communication. As such, the course explores the various ways through which U.S. Presidents, both current and past, have used communication to meet political, social, economic, domestic and international objectives. The course also examines both the role and efficacy of Presidential communication during periods of national and international crises. Public reaction to and perception of Presidential communication are studied as well. Students will critically assess the content and form of historically-situated Presidential communication through qualitative analyses of addresses, papers, letters, editorials, and other publicly available documents. Prerequisite: CM101A or CM102A, or consent of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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