JOUR 2601 - Principles of Journalism

Institution:

University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Provides an overview of the professional traditions, roles, practices and responsibilities of news media in a democracy. Covers best journalistic practices, how news is defined, truth telling, ethics, reporting and writing in a diverse society, emerging trends and new sources of news, and how business concerns impact the practice of journalism. Promotes the highest professional values and encourages students to be future leaders who recognize the possibilities of journalism in a democratic society. Restricted to majors.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colorado.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 492-1411

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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