(3 units). The formation of public opinion and its role in democratic societies. Theories of attitude formation and persuasion. Information policy and the media. Study of propaganda. Current issues in public opinion and the manufacture of consent. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: CMN 2101. Reserved for students enrolled in the Honours, in the Joint Honours, in the Major in communication.
(3 units). The formation of public opinion and its role in democratic societies. Theories of attitude formation and persuasion. Information policy and the media. Study of propaganda. Current issues in public opinion and the manufacture of consent. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: CMN 2101. Reserved for students enrolled in the Honours, in the Joint Honours, in the Major in communication.