IN 136 - Behind the Headlines: The Culture of International News

Institution:

Emerson College

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Description:

How news media present the world to the public and affects how the public sees the world. Cultural representation and history through international news. Political, technological, and cultural forces shape-making and dissemination of international news. Delineate principles that guide news media in determining type of information provided to the public. How public perception of international issues is shaped by words, images, and stories disseminated by news media organizations. Historical and political context of key international issues ever-present in the news media today.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emerson.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 824-8500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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