SOCY 470 - News Media in a Democratic Society

Institution:

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Description:

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: SOCY 101. A consideration of the role of the news media in society. The course examines the news industry, including its economic organization and professional norms; news media content; the impact of news media in society, especially on the democratic political process; and the significance of political and economic influences on the functioning of the new media.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vcu.edu/

Phone Number:

(804) 828-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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