POLITICAL COMMUNICATION AND ELECTIONS

PREREQUISITE: ENGL1012 AND ENGL1012H The class will bridge concepts form multiple majors in relation to the upcoming election by focusing on how politicians, special interest groups/organizations, and citizens use communication to influence public policies and the election through debate, advertising, speeches, social networking and other forms of communication. In analyzing the many forms of political communication, students will learn how to become more critical consumers and users of political communication. The course is an elective open to juniors and seniors.