Voices in Democracy Media and Elections
Analyzes the critical role of the media in modern political campaigning, how candidates both respond to and attempt to control the media, and how journalists carry out their responsibility of providing election news. https://www.ket.org/series/VDEM/all/
This introductory national government series helps the student acquire a general knowledge of the nature, scope, purpose, structure, and the organization of the national government; understand the significance and importance of the United States Constitution as it reflects the culture, values,and expectations of the people in changing times; acquire an understanding of problems solved through intergovernmental relations in the system of federalism; develop knowledge about the potential for individual involvement in the political community to effect policy; develop a basic knowledge of political parties and interest groups and how they impact policy making; appreciate the responsibilities of the Congress, the Presidency, the Federal Courts, and Bureaucracy in policy development and implementation; and understand the relationship between government and individual liberties. https://www.ket.org/series/VDEM/all/
Primary Title
- Voices in Democracy
Secondary Title
- Media and Elections
Date Broadcast
- Monday 9 October 2000
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Worldnet
Broadcaster
- United States Information Agency
Programme Description
- This introductory national government series helps the student acquire a general knowledge of the nature, scope, purpose, structure, and the organization of the national government; understand the significance and importance of the United States Constitution as it reflects the culture, values,and expectations of the people in changing times; acquire an understanding of problems solved through intergovernmental relations in the system of federalism; develop knowledge about the potential for individual involvement in the political community to effect policy; develop a basic knowledge of political parties and interest groups and how they impact policy making; appreciate the responsibilities of the Congress, the Presidency, the Federal Courts, and Bureaucracy in policy development and implementation; and understand the relationship between government and individual liberties. https://www.ket.org/series/VDEM/all/
Episode Description
- Analyzes the critical role of the media in modern political campaigning, how candidates both respond to and attempt to control the media, and how journalists carry out their responsibility of providing election news. https://www.ket.org/series/VDEM/all/
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Sheila Landahl (Narrator)
Contributors
- Eileen Lynch (Content Specialist)
- Julia Dyer (Producer)
- Julia Dyer (Director)
- Dallas Telecourses (Production Unit)
- Dallas County Community College District (Production Unit)