UCLA Communication

Shanto Iyengar Speaks on "Fear and Loathing Across Party Lines: New Measures of Polarization"
2013-11-12 12:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
Shanto Iyengar will be speaking to the American Politics Workshop on the topic “Fear and Loathing Across Party Lines: New Measures of Polarization.” The talk is co-sponsored by Communication Studies.Iyengar holds a joint appointment as the Harry and Norman Chandler Chair in Communication and Professor of Political Science at Stanford University. Iyengar is also a senior fellow (by courtesy) at the Hoover Institution.Abstract:When defined in terms of social identity and affect toward in- and out-groups, the polarization of the American electorate has clearly increased. We document the scope and consequences of affective polarization using implicit, explicit, and behavioral indicators. Our evidence demonstrates not only that hostile feelings for the out-party are ingrained or automatic in voters’ psyches, but also that affective polarization based on party surpasses polarization based on race and other social cleavages. After documenting the extent of implicit party polarization, we show that party cues exert powerful effects on non-political judgments and behaviors. Partisans discriminate against out partisans, and do so to a degree that exceeds discrimination based on race. In concluding, we note that heightened partisan affect and the intrusion of partisan bias into non-political domains means that American parties now resemble the model of the “mass membership” party.

Startup UCLA Demo Day 2013
2013-09-13 14:00 - 16:00
Save the date! The event will feature presentations from two companies founded by Comm Studies alumni (Jude Baldo ’13 and Jonesy Harp ’11).

2013 Graduation!
2013-06-16 10:30 - 12:00
The C.S. Graduation Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 16th, in Royce Hall. The event will start at 10:30 a.m., and our Keynote Speaker is Andrew Lenchewski (Creator/Executive Producer/Writer of Royal Pains). He graduated from Comm Studies in 1998. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

The Myth of Partisan Echo Chambers and Media Bias
2013-06-03 14:00 - 15:30
Michael LaCour – Ph.D Candidate in Political Science and StatisticsThe Myth of Partisan Echo Chambers and Media Bias: Empirical Evidence Online and Offline from 1940 to 2011

Second Annual Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership
2013-05-30 17:00
Laura Ling (’98) will be moderating a talk by Kofi Annan Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in Royce Hall. The talk is titled Interventions: A Life in War and Peace and is the Second Annual Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership.Ticket and other info can be found here: http://bit.ly/zLz7s1

BEC - Nancy Segal
2013-04-22 12:00 - 13:30
Twins!!Califonia

Brown Bag Talk: Travis Dixon - How Media Consumption Contributes to the Formation and Maintenance of Racial Stereotypes
2010-11-19 10:00 - 11:30
UCLA Communication Studies Brownbag TalkTravis DixonAssoc. Professor, University of Illinois, Dept. of CommunicationHow media consumption contributes to the formation and maintenance of racial stereotypes.

Brown Bag Talk: Raymond Nasr - Retweet This: Comm Majors Are Now In The Driver's Seat In Silicon Valley
2010-11-12 13:00 - 14:00
UCLA Communication Studies Alumni TalkRaymond NasrUCLA Communication Studies ’84Cambridge University ’86Retweet This:Comm Majors Are Now In TheDriver’s Seat In Silicon Valley

Brown Bag Talk: Emily Falk - How The Brain Changes Its Mind: Neural Prediction Of Behavior Change In Response To Persuasive Messages
2010-06-03 10:00 - 11:00
UCLA Communication Studies BrownbagEmily FalkAssistant Professor, Comminication Studies, University of Michigan, Ann ArborHow The BrainChanges Its Mind:Neural Prediction Of Behavior Change In Response To Persuasive Messages

Brown Bag Talk: Rowell Huesmann - Why Those Who Observe Violence Behave Violently
2010-04-08 11:00 - 12:00
UCLA Communication Studies Brownbag TalkRowell HuesmannProfessor of Communication Studies and Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann ArborWhy Those who Observe Violence Behave Violently

Brown Bag Talk: Ramesh Srinivasan - Global 'New' Media: Considering The Importance Of Culture In Shaping Digital And Social Systems
2010-02-22 10:30 - 11:30
UCLA Communication Studies BrownbagRamesh SrinivasanAssistan Professor, Information StudiesGlobal ‘New’ Media:Considering The Importance Of Culture InShaping Digital And Social Systems

Brown Bag Talk: John Zaller - What is Ideology?
2010-01-25 11:00 - 12:00
UCLA Communication Studies BrownbagJohn ZallerProfessor, UCLA Political Science DepartmentLiberals and Conservatives disagree about almost everything.They say their views are due to ideology.What is Ideology?

Winter Quarter Instruction Begins
2026-04-28 06:49
If you are still looking for a class to take this summer, checkout the excellent Communicatino Studies winter courses!http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/crsredir.aspx?termsel=15W&subarea…

Winter Quarter Ends
2026-04-28 06:49

Spring Quarter Instruction Begins
2026-04-28 06:49
If you are still looking for a class to take this spring, checkout the incredible Communicatino Studies spring courses!http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/crsredir.aspx?termsel=15S&subarea…

Spring Quarter Ends
2026-04-28 06:49

Summer Session A Instruction Begins
2026-04-28 06:49
If you are still looking for a class to take this summer, checkout the fabulous Communicatino Studies Summer Session Courses!

Communication Studies students at Undergraduate Research Week
2026-04-28 06:49
The following Communication Studies students will be presenting their work at the 2015 Undergraduate Research Week:Oral Presentations (Powell Library second floor):Nicole Nour: Friday, May 15 from 12:00-1:00pmYerin Yoon: Friday, May 15 from 12:00-1:00pmPoster Sessions (Powell Library rotunda):Omar Nieto: Thursday, May 14 from 12:00-1:00pmClick here for more information:

Summer Session C Instruction Begins
2026-04-28 06:49

Fall Quarter Instruction Begins
2026-04-28 06:49
If you are still looking for a class to take this fall, checkout the fantastic Communicatino Studies fall courses!http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/detmain.aspx?termsel=14F&subareas…

Fall Quarter Ends
2026-04-28 06:49

Application Deadline - PhD Program (Fall 2020)
2026-04-28 06:49
The application for our new PhD program closes December 15, 2019. Admission is for Fall 2020. For more information or to apply, visit https://comm.ucla.edu/graduate/admissions. Questions can be directed to gradprogram@comm.ucla.edu.
