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Top Political and Journalism Professionals Headline Cable Center's Virtual Learning Course
- January 10, 2006
The Cable Center, C-SPAN, and the University of Denver Bring "Issues in Media and Public Policy," Featuring Newt Gingrich, Ken Paulsen, Joe Lockhart, and Other Top Names to College Students Across the Country
Denver, Colorado - The Cable Center, a global resource of information, training, and educational programs about and for the cable telecommunications industry, presents a stellar speaking lineup for the winter semester's virtual learning course, "Issues in Media and Public Policy," a unique accredited course in communications and political science for college students across the country. The class is delivered via a high speed fiber line from C-SPAN's studios in Washington, D.C. to The Cable Center's Distance Learning Studio in Denver and promotes direct, real-time interaction among the professors, guests, and students.
Past guests have included NBC's Brian Williams & Tim Russert, ABC's Ted Koppel & Ann Compton, CBS' Walter Cronkite; as well as Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Ken Salazar, Senator George Allen, Senator Edward Kennedy, former President Gerald Ford, White House Counselor Dan Bartlett, and White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan. This semester's program serves students from the University of Denver, George Mason University, and Pace University. Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism will also be participating in some classes this semester, and other additional school involvement is pending.
Taught by Steve Scully, C-SPAN senior executive producer and political editor, "Issues in Media and Public Policy" examines and analyzes how issues facing society become law. The focus includes the process of public policymaking and the role the media play in shaping the debate and the ultimate results. Issues covered range from "hot" topic areas such as abortion, taxes, and the economy, to foreign policy issues such as the United States' involvement in Iraq and the future of the United Nations. In today's 24/7 news cycle, the class also offers an in-depth analysis of the way news and information are gathered and disseminated. From the Internet and cable television, to political issue ads and blogs, the course focuses on how changing technology impacts and affects the political debate in the United States.
"The 'Issues in Media and Public Policy' class allows students to delve into the issues facing the United States today with leaders from both the political and media realm," said Susan Greene, senior vice president of programs and education at The Cable Center. "In a completely unique learning environment, these students are able to talk and debate with current leaders as well as get first-hand views on how these issues shape the politics in our country."
Highlights of the course include Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives discussing the The 1994 Mid-Term Elections & Republican Control of Congress (January 17); USA TODAY's editor-in-chief Ken Paulsen presenting The Future of Newspapers (January 31), and Jay Carney, TIME's Washington bureau chief, and Joe Lockhart, White House press secretary for the Clinton Administration discussing Press & the Presidency (March 2).
The class is broadcast live during class times on C-SPAN3, and is also re-broadcast on the C-SPAN Networks, on a tape delayed basis, in order to provide C-SPAN viewers with access to the curriculum and the extraordinary guests.
Following is the current line-up for the "Issues in Media and Public Policy" class. Information is subject to change.
January 5
The United States Supreme Court & the Confirmation Process, featuring Joan Biskupic, Supreme Court reporter, USA TODAY
January 10
The Libertarian Ideology, featuring David Boaz, executive vice president, CATO Institute
January 12
History of United States/Canadian relations and preview of the January 23, 2006, Canadian elections, featuring Henry Champ, CBC Newsworld's correspondent in Washington, D.C.
January 17
1994 Mid-Term Elections & Republican Control of Congress, featuring Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
January 19
President's State of the Union - Mid Term Elections - Iraq - Economy, featuring Chris Cillizza, senior reporter at washingtonpost.com
January 26
Faith & Religion in American Politics, featuring Bill Press, former chairman of the California Democratic Party and author of How the Republicans Stole Christmas
January 31
The Future of Newspapers, featuring Ken Paulson, USA TODAY's editor-in-chief February 2
Post 9/11 America, Terrorism, and the September 11th Commission, featuring Tim Roemer, president of the Center for National Policy, former representative (D-Indiana), and member of the September 11th commission
February 7
Congress - Environment & Military Issues, featuring Congressman Mark Udall (D-Colorado)
February 9
Old Media vs. New Media, featuring Janet Leisner, Washington bureau chief, CBS News
February 14
Congress - Federal Budget & Iraq, featuring Congressman J.D. Hayworth (R-Arizona)
February 16
Opinion Journalism, Bias in the Press, and Political Humor, featuring Matthew T. Felling, media director of the Center for Media and Public Affairs
February 21
A History of the Middle East & US Role in that Region of the World, featuring Ambassador Edward S. Walker, Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Middle East Institute.
March 1 - Special Session
Featuring Bob Schieffer, CBS Evening News
March 2
Press & the Presidency, featuring Jay Carney, TIME's Washington bureau chief, and Joe Lockhart, White House press secretary - Clinton Administration
March 7
(TENTATIVE) Senator Bob Dole, R-Kansas, 1996 presidential nominee
This class is the tenth in a series of courses taught virtually. It is funded by a major grant from The Barr Foundation and Amos B. Hostetter. The program is a partnership of The Cable Center, C-SPAN, and The University of Denver.
About The Cable Center
The Cable Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is a leading resource for information, education and expertise on cable telecommunications. Based in Denver, Colo., The Cable Center unites the cable community by delivering educational programs; strengthening professional relationships; building a link with the academic community and preserving and honoring cable's past and future. The Center's program areas include the Cable Mavericks Lecture Series, Customer Care Central, Professional Education, the Cable Hall of Fame and the Barco Library. Please visit http://www.cablecenter.org for more information.
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