Legal protection and regulation of the media.

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The use by citizens of the Internet and social media for political activism and the degree to which this fills a void in the mainstream media.

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The relationship of the media and political movements/parties supporting democratisation or reform.

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The freedom and independence of the media.

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The role of the media as a driver of regime change.

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To understand the links between theory, empirical research and research methodologies as they apply to the political communication field.

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To assess the impact of how parties and candidates campaign and use the media in the democratic process.

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To explain the main similarities and differences in political communication over time and across countries and to explain the causes of these.

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To assess the relative impact of the mass media on political knowledge, civic engagement, elections, and public opinion.

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To explain the differences between media systems and their implications for the democratic process

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