Students are provided with knowledge and analytical tools so they can understand the communication interactions between political and institutional actors, media and citizens. They will be able to interpret the communication strategies of political actors; to analyze the role of mass media within the public sphere and their influence on the formation of citizens’ political opinions.
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Lectures.
Written text with multiple choices and open-ended questions. The number of questions is variable. Correct answers to multiple choice: 1 point. Answers to open ended questions max 4/5 points (depending on the question) on the basis of correct knowledge and clarity. Time: 1 hour
Topics covered are the definition and illustration of the field of political communication; the relationship between political systems and media systems; the mediatization of politics; the communication strategies and the style of political leaders; electoral campaigns; the popularization of politics.
