Does the government control the media - or do the media control the government? Do the news media educate or manipulate the citizenry? This course looks at the relationship between politics and media, and explores how media, civic engagements, and politics are intertwined, drawing on examples from around the world.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3360F/G, the former Political Science 3350E, or the former Political Science 4460F/G if taken in 2013-14 or 2014-15.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Honours Double Major or Honours Specialization in Political Science or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 2 hours.