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S – Economics, Finance, Political Science, Law
On-Demand
The 2024 election pits a major-party presidential candidate, older than any in U.S. history, against a younger Black woman who would make history if elected. One candidate is running while convicted of scores of crimes; the other was forced into a shortened campaign when President Biden abruptly withdrew from competition. Students explore the roles of money, news and social media, advertising, public opinion polling and anti-democracy forces. Presented by instructor and former CNN correspondent Ralph Begleiter. Note: This class will necessarily include some partisan political content.
This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Ralph Begleiter
BEGLEITER, RALPH—M.S., journalism, Columbia University; B.A., political science, Brown University. Former CNN world affairs correspondent (1981-1999) and professor of communication at the University of Delaware (1999-2017) and founding director of UD’s Center for Political Communication.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
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