MDS 3700 - TV,Vietnam,Watergate & the News

Institution:

Belmont University

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Description:

Three significant events of the 20th Century have had tremendous impact on the news industry today. This course will examine how the advent of television, America's involvement in Vietnam and the Watergate scandal have transformed the news business - for better and for worse. In particular, we will examine the news media's role as a watchdog on government, and how that function impacts American democracy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.belmont.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 460-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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