COM 310 - News Writing

Institution:

St. Francis College

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Description:

An intermediate course, COM 310 introduces students to the rudiments of journalism. Students are taught the fundamentals of reporting and writing the news for today's print and broadcast media. While emphasis falls on fact gathering, interviewing, and writing techniques, special attention is also paid to copy editing, developing the body of a story, handling breaking news stories, and covering beats. This course requires extensive writing and familiarity with mass communication theory. Prerequisites: WRI 1100 and COM 302 or COM 304. 3 credits. Fall semester; day.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sfc.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 522-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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