JOUR 390 - International Media

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

This course combines classroom preparation and study in an international setting of the media for a designated country. Students will compare and contrast the designated country and U.S. media models, regulations, production, and content. The course may be repeated one time, and only if it is to a different country than the previous on taken by the student. If the course is repeated, the second iteration may only count towards student's General Electives Requirement. Prererquisites:JOUR 101 plus one JOUR 200 level in the student's major area of concentration and Sophomore Standing. Course Objectives (1) Compare and contrast media platforms between the United States and foreign models. (2) Observe on-site applications and journalistic theory through visits to media organizations and outlets. (3) Examine a foreign culture. (4) Research the history and theories of foreign journalistic operations. (5) Demonstrate understanding of the media of a foreign coutnry through media creation activities.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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