POLITICS AND THE MASS MEDIA

Undergraduate

Students review the theory and practice of modern communication primarily as it affects Canadian politics. Principal themes examined include theories of mass communication, ideology and the media, media ownership, the political economy of the media, public regulation, and the political impact of the media. The writings of major communications thinkers such as Innis, McLuhan, and Chomsky are considered. PREREQUISITE: None Seminar: Three hours a week