CMN 328

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Credit: 3 hours.

The growth and popularity of social media has greatly impacted democracy—serving as both a tool and a weapon. This course looks at how social media and politics intersect and their implications for society and democracy across three domains: the public, politicians and political campaigns, and the news media. Students will be able to explain how social media operates as a public sphere and its role in shaping political discourse.

CMN 328 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
75538
Lecture-Discussion
1
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
Lincoln Hall
Van Duyn, E
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
Credit not given for both CMN 328 and CMN 396 topic, Social Media and Politics.
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