Examines the interrelationships of news media, political campaigning, and the electorate, focusing on the impact of media coverage and persuasive appeals on voting and participation.
The workload consists of smaller assignments rather than heavy textbook reading, requiring consistent submission to pass.
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Young Mie Kim offers a course where attendance and timely submission ensure passing, with interesting current-event readings. However, discussions may become repetitive, and the grading structure involves numerous small assignments that can initially confuse students.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
Historical reviews for Dietram Scheufele describe straightforward tests and engaging content, though one reviewer criticized his teaching style and favoritism.
CHRISTOPHER WELLS is recorded teaching in Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DIETRAM SCHEUFELE is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2008. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
YOUNG KIM is recorded teaching in Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 25 | 4 |
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Young Mie Kim's course is manageable with timely submissions and participation, though the grading structure can initially confuse students.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.76 GPA, 95.2% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
The workload consists of smaller assignments rather than heavy textbook reading, requiring consistent submission to pass.
Readings on current events are interesting, but class discussions may become repetitive.
Latest available · Fall 2025— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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Mass Communication and Political Behavior
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