Course # 38615 Day(s) Th Time(s) 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM Term Winter 2018 Syllabus Syllabus “I have yet to see a piece of writing, political or nonpolitical, that does not have a slant. All writing slants the way a writer leans, and no man is born perpendicular.” -- E.B. White Public policy does not pass and implement itself. It is born out of the social and political environment surrounding it and often is shaped by strategic messaging from candidates, elected officials, and political organizations. Politicians and policy-makers cultivate specific narratives around public policy to create and control public perception through messaging campaigns. This course will teach students a theoretical framework for understanding political communications and examining historical and modern examples of messaging across politics, government, and issue-based organizations. This course places a strong emphasis on critically examining how race, class, gender impact and are impacted by public policy. Through their regular coursework, students will expand their understanding of political communication and the ways in which it is related to public policy. Recent News More news Harris Voices: Miguel A. Blancarte, Jr., CLA'21, on Growth During Trying Times Mon., June 17, 2024 Trump, Hunter Biden convictions lead to starkly different political narratives Thu., June 13, 2024 UChicago research produces surprising information about homelessness Thu., June 13, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Drop-in Session with Shilin Liu Thu., June 20, 2024 | 8:00 PM Ask Admissions: SDG Challenge Program for High School Students Mon., June 24, 2024 | 8:00 AM Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Mon., June 24, 2024 | 8:00 AM