COM 0250 - INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM

Institution:

Rosemont College

Subject:

Description:

This course examines the nature and definition of news, and introduces students to the fundamentals of gathering and writing news stories and features, interviewing, covering a beat, and meeting deadlines. In addition, the course explores the ethical and legal boundaries of journalism and the responsibilities of journalists through readings and discussions about media law and ethics. During the course of the semester, students will submit their work to The Rambler, the College's student newspaper.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

WRT 0110 or POI.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rosemont.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 527-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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