JOUR 150 - Press and Society KCC AA/ DS and KCC AS

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100, ENG 160 or ESL 100. JOUR 150 is a study of the forces that shape the way society communicates, the impact of mass media on the political, social and cultural climate of America and the world; and the roles of technology, business, government and the courts, and personalities in shaping media industries. Upon successful completion of JOUR 150, the student should be able to: Demonstrate some familiarity with lesser known media in Hawai'i such as Hawai'i Public Radio, Hawai'i Public TV, and Olelo, as well as Web news and journals Describe the major communication processes and the developments that changed the way in which information is exchanged. Explain how changes in the way people communicate have affected the ways in which societies/communities organize and define themselves. Define and explain the importance of agenda setting, gatekeeping, value transmission, news hole, news criteria in mass media. Identify the major factors involved in the development of the print, radio/music, television and film industries, including technological development, landmark government legislation and court decisions, key personalities. Explain the impact each of the major media industries has made on American society. Identify the main models of ownership and control of communications media. Identify some of the largest media companies and their owners, as well as legal and/or ethical issues arising from this ownership structure. Identify visual and other techniques used to persuade or sell in TV news, films, videos and magazines. Describe the ways the advertising industry uses technology and research to target audiences for consumer goods and political candidates. 6 Explain how public relations operates and its role in our society today. Explain how the American legal system attempts to balance First Amendment rights with the rights of the private individual in the areas of libel, privacy, fair trial and copyright. Describe the ethical codes, laws, and regulations that govern the major media industries and identify the government agencies that oversee the media. Apply the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics to the handling of news on campus and in the community. Describe some of the cultural and social changes occurring globally because of international distribution of newspapers, satellite broadcasts and the web. Describe media convergence in the 21st century and its impact on society.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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