POLITICS 233

Politics, Media and Public Sphere

Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for POLITICS 233.

Description

Critics voice disquiet about the future of journalism and political deliberation, and the lack of a unified public space where citizens can engage seriously with matters of collective concern. The course surveys the changing public sphere over time, from its early-modern emergence to the challenges of tabloid news and online fragmentation in contemporary media culture.

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Geoff Kemp

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

POLITICS 233: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or FTVMS 100 and 101, or 30 points at Stage I in Communication