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COMM 4530 - Post-Factual Media

his course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of post-factual media content, including the staged actuality of reality television. Topics include: fake news; disinformation; science denial; cognitive bias; political spin; reality TV performance and celebrity. 

 

When Offered: Fall term annually

Co-Listed: COMM 6530 . Students may not receive credit for both the 4000 level and 6000 level versions of this course.

Credit Hours: 4