JOUR-UA 501 - Investigating Journalism

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

The gateway to the journalism major. Students are introduced to the mission and joy of journalism as a profession (indeed, a calling), as well as to the realities journalists now face in a rapidly changing media environment. Students are exposed to the traditional and changing role of the journalist as democracy's watchdog against both the historic and current media backdrop. Students develop a series of essays to demonstrate their aptitude for and/or understanding of the established values and professional competencies the course sets out to instill.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

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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