POLS 3160
Politics and the Media · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
CORE STUDIES 3 OR CORE CURRICULUM 1230, OR ANY POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSE IN THE 1000-LEVEL RANGE, OR ENGLISH 1010 IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
About this course
3 hours; 3 creditsInfluence of the media on politics. Topics include the organization of the media, the news function, investigative journalism, campaign advertisements, ethical doctrines, First Amendment issues, and political and editorial policy.Prerequisite: Core Studies 3 or Core Curriculum 1230, or any Political Science course in the 1000-level range, or English 1010 or equivalent, or permission of department.
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