Politics, Policy, and Foreign Affairs Reporting Project (422-2-20)
Instructors
Matthew Minton Orr
Elizabeth Shogren
Meeting Info
Washington, DC Bureau: Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:00AM - 5:50PM
Overview of class
American politics in the 21st Century have become increasingly divided, bitter and rancorous, culminating in the Jan. 6 insurrection by a violent mob storming the U.S. Capitol and an attempt by members of Congress to undo the lawful result of the 2020 presidential election. Not since the civil unrest of the 1960s have journalists faced such challenges in covering Americans' partisanship, extremism, tribalism, racial division and demonization of their fellow citizens.
Students will spend the quarter tackling an undercovered political, policy or foreign affairs issue in partnership with media partner USA Today.
Class Materials (Required)
None
Class Attributes
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Course meets in Washington DC