Apr 19, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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T3 4360 - Mass Political Communication


Brings into focus the relationship between politics and the media in the United States and examines the implications of this for the media, the politicians, and the public.

Requisites: Sr only
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures and their significance and impact on political communications in a global society.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping political communications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity in the political dialogue.
  • Think critically, creatively and independently.
  • Understand and apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press as they relate to political messages in the media.
  • Understand how political messages are targeted to audiences to motivate behavior.
  • Understand the legal environment for political, and especially campaign, media communication.



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