2015-2016 University Catalog
Political Communication Minor (SPGIA)
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Banner Code: PCOM
Web: School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs
The interdisciplinary minor in political communication is offered jointly by the School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs and the CHSS Department of Communication . This minor is available to all Mason undergraduate students with the exception of communication majors pursuing a concentration in political communication. For policies governing all minors, see the AP.5 Undergraduate Policies section of this catalog.
Political communication explores the interaction among members of the public, the media, advocacy groups, and politicians in democratic society. This minor uses a diverse approach to questions of how mass and interpersonal communication influence democratic functioning, including (1) how political actors use strategic messaging to persuade and mobilize the public, (2) how citizens make sense of these messages and their impact on engagement, deliberation, efficacy, knowledge, and participation, and (3) the role of the mass media in facilitating or hindering this relationship. Political communication includes explicitly political activities like voting and political campaigns. It also encompasses any issue of public debate or deliberation, including culture and social movements.
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