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Political communication

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0201 3 $2138 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0201
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2138 (guest students)

Description

This course will present an overview of the role of communication in the manipulation of political opinions. It explores research on a range of political communication and the cognitive, attitudinal, and behavioral effects of this communication on the public and examines changes brought about by advances in communication media. It will also explore research concerning the role of political communication in an international context.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0201

Enrolled / Capacity

7 / 30

Status

Open

Instructor

Terry Gipson

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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