Conspiracy Theories & Misinfo WI (POL 212)

Term: 2023-2024 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Dr. Jarrod T. KellyShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Jarrod T. Kelly

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Office Phone: 252-985-5261

Office Location: Braswell 133

Student Drop-In Hours (Spring 2025): Mondays/Wednesdays 1-3pm and by appointment
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1/17/2024 - 4/29/2024) Location: D01 PCB 280

Description

This course examines the history, nature, and influence of conspiracy theories and misinformation within American political discourse. The course will emphasize the social and cognitive factors which predict acceptance of misinformation and conspiracy theories, strategies for information literacy, and the exploitation of misinformation by political actors.