JOUR431H
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JOUR431H - Inside the Beltway: Press, Politics, and Policymakers in Washington, DC
Course ID
039016
Course Description
This class will give students the lay of the land for journalists and others working in information and content in Washington DC. Students will learn about Washington media, past and present. They'll learn about how members of Congress and their staffs do their jobs. Federal agencies, laws, and policymaking will be examined. Students will explore how different interest groups, PACS, lobbyists, and others operate, as well as how to make sense of all of the voices.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
HNRS - HCRS (Honors Course)
Enrollment Requirements
015056
Course Requisites
Open to all majors. Recommended for junior and senior standing only.
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No