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COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC OPINION

JOURN 566
Course Description

The role of the mass media of communication in the formation of public opinion. Propaganda goals of government, political, economic, and social groups.

Prerequisites

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.73

2.9% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
51.61%

1.34% from Historical

Class Size
62

15.24% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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