MASS 315A - The News:Print Journalism

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

Introduces students to print journalism, specifically news writing and reporting. The fundamentals of journalism (e.g., accuracy, objectivity and fairness, interviewing, etc.), basic news writing skills (e.g., AP style), and reporting skills (e.g., database research) are presented. May also examine the development, technologies, professions, and conventions of print journalism. Students will have the opportunity to submit stories related to a campus or local beat to The Pride, the university newspaper. May be repeated for up to nine (9) units of credit, six (6) of which may be applied to the Mass Media major as major electives. (MMP, MOS)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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