COMM188

Explores the role of the news media in sustaining American democracy. Student projects identify the most difficult problems facing American journalism and propose creative solutions for helping the news media fulfill its democratic function. Topics include news industry consolidation, fake news, political polarization, and the role of social media. Students will come away from this course with a more engaged, critical, and empowered view of what the news can do for democracy.

Open to Communication and Interdisciplinary studies majors only: Open to all students during Summer Session except freshmen. Former number COMM 160PD.

COMM 188 replaces COMM 160PD. Students who completed COMM 160PD with a C- or below may take COMM 188 as a legal repeat. Students who completed COMM 160PD with a C or above may not take COMM 188.