ENG 415 - Seminar in Writing And Mass Communications

Institution:

Assumption University

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Description:

The goal of this course is to assist you in making the transition from life as a student of communications to life as a communications professional. Over the course of the semester, students will work with other members of the class to: 1) interview professionals from a variety of communications fields; 2) assess professionally produced advertisements, brochures, websites, and e-portfolios; 3) master the use of software and hardware used by communications professionals; 4) and complete a series of projects based on professional models. Collaborating with a team, students will design and produce an advertisement, a brochure, and a website for outside clients. At the completion of each project each student will submit an assessment evaluating the process, the product, the team, and his or her own performance. For a final project, each student will design and produce an e-portfolio for prospective employers showcasing his or her accomplishments in this and other courses. (Offered each semester) Knoles, Santos/ Three credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.assumption.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 767-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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