COMM 367 - Political Communication

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Communication

Description:

(3 credits)(=POLI*367)(Prereq: POLI*201 or COMM*150) Analyzes communication as a source of power for democratic governments and their citizens. Topics may include the news media's effects on politicians and public opinion, strategic communication in political campaigns, political divisions, and social media and political extremism. Students evaluate communication in a democracy, distinguish factual information from conspiracy and spin, and become critical consumers of political information. Offered as needed

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Take POLI*201(7149) or COMM*140(6652);

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Communication, Media, and Culture; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.