Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Media, Society and Politics
Course Number:
S_MSP
Course Description:
After completion of this course, the student is able to: • Understand and explain the interdependence between media/journalists, political actors and the public in theoretical terms; • Explain and understand the main effects of media coverage on the behaviour of politicians and political parties, as well as the different media publics (differential media effects on groups depending on their characteristics and the media channels and messages); • Explain current media-related issues in the public sphere in theoretical terms; • Explain and predict the effects of media coverage via social and traditional media on society as a whole (in terms of, for example, polarisation or political participation); • Reflect on the increasing economic, social and political relevance of the data industry by large media companies; • Reflect on ethical and normative aspects of current media-related issues in the public sphere and from there make recommendations to the various actors (journalists, media
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
COMM 412
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