Media, Public Opinion, and Globalization

1 Course Unit

This seminar will examine American attitudes toward globalization and the role of the media in shaping public opinion toward events and people beyond our borders. Students will participate in original research on attitudes toward issues tied to globalization such as immigration, international trade, support for international organizations, isolationism, and so forth. Students will also spend time systematically studying the implications of American media coverage of these issues. Not Offered Every Year Also Offered As: COMM 4050 1 Course Unit