COMM 2311 - News Gathering and Writing

Institution:

Western Texas College

Subject:

Description:

Fundamentals of gathering information and writing for the mass media are covered. The class emphasis includes basic concepts regarding what constitutes news in today's society. Different writing styles are discussed to include newspapers, magazines and broadcast media. Class stories serve as the basis for scripts used for the department's weekly news broadcast. (Rd, Wtg)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wtc.edu

Phone Number:

(325) 573-8511

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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