An exploration of the mutual interplay among media, politicians and citizens during election campaigns. Particular attention is focused on political advertising, editorializing, the news and current affairs media, televised debates, on-line campaigning, key campaign turning points and the impact of opinion polls.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2222E.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Political Science or permission of the Department for students not registered in Political Science programs.

Extra Information: 2 seminar hours.