POL342: Political Communication
A political science course at Arizona Christian University.
Course Description
A study of strategic communication on behalf of various political actors and entities. Students will evaluate the role of media to impact political behavior, government action, and the criminal justice system. Historical and contemporary examples from American politics will be used to identify uses of political communication such as agenda setting, framing, argumentation, and branding. Students will practice using media to the advantage of agencies, policymakers, campaigns, and advocates by drafting missives such as press releases, campaign ad text, and talking points. Questions of ethical communication in politics will be discussed. As new technologies come online, students will consider their merits, capacities, and limitations; where appropriate, students will engage these technologies to enhance communication effectiveness.
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Learning Outcomes
Engage the Course Material
Build a working understanding of political communication as the course's central subject.
Apply Discipline Methods
Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.
Connect Course Content
Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.
Demonstrate Course Competencies
Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.
Biblical Worldview Connection
A Biblical Worldview takes political and civic life seriously as the arena where convictions meet practice. This course engages its material with that seriousness in view.
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