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[Course] SS370 [Title] MASS MEDIA & AMER POLITICS [Crdts] 3 [Department] Department of Social Sciences [Scope] 
This seminar introduces cadets to what is perhaps the single most influential private institution in the American political system ý oftentimes referred to as the ýfourth branchý or ýfourth estateý of American government. The mass media, to include newspapers, television journalism, radio, the arts, and the internet, receive both theoretical and practical inquiry. In particular, the roles, motivations, and effects of the constitutionally protected media on American political institutions and policymaking are extensively probed. One third of the course is dedicated to the study of the relationship between the military and the media in order to develop meaningful policy prescriptions for future deployments and another third of the classes are dedicated to prominent guest speakers. Finally, the semester is topped off with a trip section to New York City to meet with the NYT, Fox News and MSNBC to round out the educational experience.
USMA Course Offerings Fall 2012-2013 :: Academics :: USNA
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