First-Year Seminars 110NY - Reading the New York Times

This First Year seminar examines the political and cultural power of the New York Times in the American past and present. Students will analyze the Timestoday through careful, daily readings. They will also study its evolution as an institution, as well as its coverage of critical historical events. By focusing on the Times as the most influential 'agenda setter' in American journalism, we will address larger issues of objectivity, bias, and influence in the mass medial. We will also consider the complex relationship between journalism and history.

Course limited to new first-years & transfers/FPs entering as first-years.