Course Details

Media Bias and the 2008 Presidential Election

Fall 2008 - Economics 98/198 - Units: 1

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With the crucial 2008 presidential election coming up, it is imperative to study the effects of media bias on the way Barack Obama, John McCain, their surrogates, and perhaps most importantly, their policies and ideals, are portrayed. This course is designed for just that purpose. More broadly, the course is meant to display the academic value of studying media bias while simultaneously relating it to the 2008 presidential election. In addition to studying media bias in relation to political decisions, we will also relate media bias to the field of economics and how media bias could also affect other areas of public concern. This course will incorporate different forms of learning, including debate and hands-on activities.

Enrollment Info:

If you are interested in signing up for this course, please e-mail Vinit Sukhija at the address listed below for more information. If you send an e-mail to Vinit, he will retain your e-mail address and e-mail you the course day/time/room. CCNs will be given out on the first day of class, but an e-mail expressing interest would be great. This class is open to anyone and everyone who has an interest in media bias, economics, and politics. E-mail now! 

Update: The first day of class will be on September 3rd. Due to a high response rate, I have listed the class as full. I will not be taking any more students Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! The class will in all likelihood be offered next semester, so please feel free to sign up then!

Course Contact: vinitsukhija AT berkeley.edu

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