PS 234 - Mass Media and American Society

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

The media has often been referred to as the ?fourth branch of government. It has been and continues to make policy, by how events are covered. This course addresses the issue of how the media shapes how we view politics and society. To discuss the medias perception of events, students will study the structure of the media which includes in-depth examination of the corporate structure of the media.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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