COMM 429 - Political Communication

Inquiry into the development and presentation of political messages for public consumption, as well as message function in social and political contexts, including campaign discourse, political debates, and presidential rhetoric. Focus is on identifying the dominant theories and methodologies employed in the study of political communication and exploring the application of these to scholarly study and professional campaign work.

Prerequisite: COMM 357.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.