Media and Elections in the U.S.

• Learn about the trends and best practices of mass media in the United States;
• Explore how media organizations are using new technology and social media in their reporting and coverage;
• Explore the methodology and influence of a range of media outlets and platforms in covering local, state and federal elections;
• Examine the values and principles shaping American media; and
• Discuss the importance of free media in a democratic country and its role in shaping an informed citizenry within a diverse and multiethnic society.