JOUR-UA 201 - The Beat: A Designated Media Criticism Section

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

If the press monitors the powers that be, who keeps a vigilant eye on the fourth estate, a power unto itself? The "beat," in this case, is the news media themselves. In this course, we delve deep into the issues and ideas that have engaged critics of the news media throughout the modern era, from I. F. Stone to Ben Bagdikian, Noam Chomsky to Ann Coulter. More profoundly, we deconstruct their analytical methods and lay bare their agendas, critiquing the critics. Involves a significant writing load, most of which incorporates both academic argument and journalistic reportage.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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