Political Science 297J - ST-The Politician & Journalist

Spring
2020
01
3.00
Richard Neal
M 9:05AM 11:35AM
UMass Amherst
51704
Integ. Learning Center N155
rneal@comm.umass.edu
44908,51628
The relationships among reporters, publishers, and politicians, and how each uses the media. Using historical biographies and other texts, the class will examine past strategies by politicians and media figures. Topics include campaign strategies, Washington politics, day-to-day effectiveness in office, making arguments through the media, and how those not elected use the media.
Open sophomore, junior, and senior Political Science students.
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Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.