POLS-365 Politics and Diplomacy in Realtime
Pivoting off accelerating U.S. presidential election and events around the world, the course will examine strengths, weaknesses, and biases inherent in news coverage of state, national, and international affairs; delve into peculiarities of each U.S. government branch; analyze coverage of 2020 campaign for focus on issues, personalities, and horse-race. Course will be taught by veteran reporter and diplomat.