POL 275 - Politics and the Media

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course provides a critical examination of the role of the mass media as a major political player. The course provides an overview of the history of the development of the mass media, and explores the function of the mass media as watchdog, gatekeeper, agenda-setter, and manufacturer of consent. Questions of media bias, the effects of industry concentration, and issues associated with regulation of the press are considered. Students have the opportunity to engage in research on specific topics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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