SOC 345 - Media/Politics/Prop*SSC Gen Ed Core-Social Sciences

Institution:

Eastern Oregon University

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Description:

Examines the commercial and non-commercial news media, how political bias is expressed and news is filtered, how deceptive techniques are employed within and outside the news media, and what alternative, non-commercial sources are available and accessible. The object of this course is to provide students with a framework for understanding corporate news media and its effect on political processes and public opinion. Prerequisite: SOC 205 or consent of instructor. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eou.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 962-3672

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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