Political Science 297J - ST-The Politician & Journalist

Spring
2021
01
3.00
Richard Neal
M 9:05AM 11:35AM
UMass Amherst
80976
Fully Remote Class
rneal@comm.umass.edu
77690,81538
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.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.