Examine the interplay of journalism, satire, and propaganda in their current and historic forms - from comedians on late-night television to active measures in international espionage. Consider the social and political forces that draw us to this type of information, how to deal with it when we encounter it, and what its implications are for geopolitics in the twenty-first century and within our own participatory democracy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Communication Studies 334F and Communication Studies 367 (Topic: Fake News) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.