University of Toronto Mississauga

POL371H5

Media and Democracy

Credit0.50

PrerequisiteNone listed

Evidence1 syllabus

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40% final

From the 2026 syllabus. 4 graded components.

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Official source · University of Toronto Mississauga

This course examines the contemporary relationship between politics and media, focusing on political communication, the impact of digital platforms on democracy, and core principles of the media-politics relationship.

Prerequisite: None listed

Where the marks come from

2026 syllabus

Final Exam 40%

Project 30%

Midterm 20%

Participation 10%

Final Exam · 40%Project · 30%Midterm · 20%Participation · 10%

40% of the grade is decided in the final alone. Steady coursework cannot carry this course on its own.

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Course title and grading scheme	Official Fall 2026 course syllabus (University of Toronto Mississauga)	2026-09-05	summary permitted

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