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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
discuss the relationship between the mass media, journalism and politics
identify the place of different media in politics
explain how political actors use the media in the exercise of power and influence
explain the concepts of mediatisation, public opinion, agenda setting, framing; and
discuss how ownership and control, public relations techniques, etc influence the coverage of politics
Course contents
The main objective of the course is to expose the student to the increasing importance of journalism, through both traditional and new/social media, in the political process.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study JMS 302.