Primary emphasis is on the American political system, but comparisons are drawn with other advanced industrial democracies. Mass Communication and Public Opinion. Studies 351 or 371 strongly recommended. This course explores enduring research questions concerning mass communication and public opinion. These issues are then investigated further through a review of relevant research in sociology, political science, social psychology, and mass communication.
Emphasis is given to recent research dealing with the impact of the media on public opinion.
Senior Honors Seminar, I. Comm. 311 and admission to Honors. No more than 3 credits of Comm. 491-492 may be included in a Communication concentration plan. This is the first in a two-part honors seminar program and culminates in the composition of a senior honors thesis prospectus.