JOUR 1000 - Introduction to Mass Communications

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course introduces the history and development of the mass media, focusing on magazines, newspapers, books, radio and television. Students will learn communications theory and philosophies, including a review of the mass media in other countries; legal restraints and protections, particularly the First Amendment; advertising and public relations; technology and electronic news gathering; media ethics and the relation of the media to the political process; and the presentation of women and minorities in the media. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 9. Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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