Washington Classroom with Ann Compton

Students from the Washington Center, George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia, and Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, parti… read more

Students from the Washington Center, George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia, and Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class.

Ann Compton, White House correspondent for ABC News, talked about the relationship president and the press, covering key presidential moments from President Ford to President Obama. Several video clips were shown.

This course was a joint educational partnership between C-SPAN, the Washington Center, George Mason University, and Purdue University. The semester focused on “The Presidency, Congress, and Media,” examining all facets of politics in the TV and digital age, taking a look at the issues and events shaping the agenda for the next Congress and next round of elections, as well as the historical process of public policy making. Additionally, the class analyzes the changing role of media, especially social media, in shaping public opinion. close

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Washington Classroom with Ann Compton

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Program ID:
311317-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 08, 2013 | 4:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Mar 08, 2013 | 4:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3

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