CMS 497 - On Bullshit

This seminar explores the concept “bullshit.” It asks what does the concept “bullshit” mean to people, how do we decide that something is bullshit, and what sorts of questions can we ask about bullshit that we can empirically study? There is reason to believe that “bullshit” is an important concept, with connections to far-reaching, important parts of our lives, e.g., how we reason and make judgements.

Prerequisite(s): CMS 102, junior or senior standing.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

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Course Type: Communication & Media Studies