COMM 101 - Reporting and Writing News

Institution:

Citrus College

Subject:

Communications

Description:

Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. An introduction to defining, gathering, and writing the news. Stresses accuracy, objectivity, fairness, and balance. Practice in interviewing techniques, following rules of professional style, and writing basic news story structures. Discussion of issues involving press rights and responsibilities, cultural sensitivity, taste, libel, and ethics. Required of all communication and journalism majors. 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours. CSU

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.citruscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 963-0323

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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