| Class Id | 9667 |
| Days | TTh |
| Start time | 01:30 PM |
| End time | 02:20 PM |
| Building | BURRH |
| Room | 219 |
| Course Id | 4296 |
| Dept and Number | POL 327 |
| Area | SA |
| Title | Mass Media and American Politics |
| Description | This course considers the role of the mass media in American politics and the influence of the media on Americans' political attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. We will examine the nature of news and news making organizations, the role of the news media in electoral campaigns, how the media shape the behavior of politicians once in office, political advertising, and the impact of the media on Americans' political attitudes. |
| Prerequisites | |
| Professor | Martin I. Gilens |