Course ID
011174
Course Description
This course explores some enduring research questions concerning mass communication and American public opinion. Important normative and conceptual issues are identified and examined by reviewing some early writings (ca. 1890-1930) in social philosophy and social science. These issues are then investigated further through a review and discussion of relevant research in sociology, political science, social psychology, and mass communication. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings in the public opinion literature and the paper will involve empirical testing of survey data (paper will be 20-25 pages).
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
COMM426
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No