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COMM 468 - Political Misinformation and Misperceptions
Winter 2022, Section 001
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: Communication and Media (COMM)
Department: LSA Communication and Media
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Details

Credits:
3
Credit Exclusions:
No more than 3 credits can be elected from COMM 450-490.
Waitlist Capacity:
10
Enforced Prerequisites:
Declared Communication Studies seniors ONLY.
Advisory Prerequisites:
COMM 329 strongly recommended.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Weeks,Brian
Start/End Date:
Full Term 1/5/22 - 4/19/22 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

Inaccurate beliefs about politics are prevalent in America and held about a range of political issues and politicians. Once they take hold, misperceptions are often difficult to correct and can impact democratic outcomes. This CAPSTONE seminar explores several factors that contribute to the spread of political misinformation and the rise of misperceptions, including the roles of media, social networks, and psychological biases. The course also examines the consequences of inaccurate political beliefs and investigates various communication strategies and media campaigns utilized to correct misperceptions.

Schedule

COMM 468 - Political Misinformation and Misperceptions
Schedule Listing
001 (SEM)
 In Person
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MW 2:30PM - 4:00PM2520 NUB
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
Note: Capstone reserved for declared Communication and Media seniors only.

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