American Political Journalism

This class will explore the relationships among politics, news media and government. It will do so by focusing on particular news events in which the role of the media became an integral part of the story. Some of the sessions may change based on guest speakers’ schedules; topics of discussion and readings may also change based on breaking news events. 

Class meets at 1301 K Street, NW. The address is also known as One Franklin Square, and in addition to the 1301 address you will see some banners featuring “One Franklin Square." There are two entrances on the K Street side; please use the east entrance. It is marked “1301 East” and is the one closest to 13^th Street. (Yes, the west entrance is the one actually labeled “The Washington Post,” but the west doors close at 5:30 pm, so you will only be able to enter through the east entrance.) The instructor will be waiting for you there and will let you into the newsroom. Please arrive by 6:25 pm. The closest Metro Station is Metro Center, though it is also walking distance from the UCDC building.

Students must bring a government-issued photo ID.

Syllabus:

For Berkeley and Merced students: If you enroll in Professor Lozada’s American Political Journalism course (Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30p), you MUST take Professor Diascro’s General Research course for your required seminar. This is because all UC students who enroll in other seminars are required to take the four week module, which also meets on Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30p for the last four weeks of the semester.  The General Research Seminar is taught on Wednesday mornings, 10a-1pm.  If you have questions, please contact the UCDC Registrar Melody Johnson (melody.johnson@ucdc.edu) or Professor Diascro (jennifer.diascro@ucdc.edu).