During the last week or two of the course, on field trips to local natural areas students will observe first hand the problems associated with restoration and management. Ecological bases for conservation of biological resources and relationship of conservation practices to human welfare. Field trips required. This course focuses on the communication theory and practices within the context of American politics. Modern campaigns, political communication consultants, speech writing, and communication strategies within the presidency and congress are all evaluated in light of the modern mass media.
Special focus highlights political campaign debates and presidential rhetoric.
The class will consider recent developments and examples of communication arising from the 2000 election campaign. Communication theory and practices within the context of American politics. Modern campaigns, political communication consultants, issue definition and dissemination, communication strategies of administrative control, and communication within the presidency and within Congress. Special focus on the mass media. This communication course will emphasize the history and theory of the documentary film form with close attention paid to such contemporary documentary classics as Hoop Dreams, Roger and Me, Crumb, Kurt and Courtney and other films available at most video stores.