COMM 2311 - News Gathering and Writing I 0904015706

Institution:

Southwest Texas Junior College

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Description:

Fundamentals of writing news for the mass media. Includes instruction in methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering news in a professional manner. A course in fundamentals to acquaint the student with newspaper traditions, practices, and objectives as well as techniques of news gathering, interviewing, and writing the various types of news stories. Each student is required to report for The Southwest Texan (newspaper). Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1, W2C. Prerequisite: None. Lab Fee: $24

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.swtjc.net

Phone Number:

(830) 278-4401

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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