COMM 2235 Communicating Politics
This course may be used to satisfy one of four electives required within the Communication major. This course takes both a theoretical and practical approach to the art of political communication. Taught by an instructor with extensive field experience, the class surveys major historical trends in campaign advertising, policy messaging, and media relations. It then considers the modern world of political communication, offering an up-to-the-minute assessment of major trends in the field. Students have the opportunity to develop their own skills and portfolios by creating original political advertisements, social media campaigns, policy speeches, and more. The course features a number of notable guest speakers, including active politicians, candidates, and campaign managers.
Course overview
- Department
- Communication
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.61 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.53 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Jillian Fennimore | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 22 of 25 |
| Spring 2025 | Jillian Fennimore | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 22 of 27 |
| Spring 2024 | Jillian Fennimore | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 26 |
| Spring 2023 | Jillian Fennimore | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 24 |