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3.00 Credits
Online Journalism uses computers, readings, and discussions to learn about online news publishing. The class will include lectures and discussion on New-Media themes; the business, ethical, and legal implications of publishing online; the characteristics that distinguish news Web sites from print and broadcast operations; the advent of the 24-hour news cycle; and guidelines for doing research on the Internet. This course will cover a wide range of cutting- edge topics, including online social, cultural, political, legal and economic issues. Lab Required. (Every other year)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the process of ethical decision making in professional media communication and the principles on which ethical decisions are based. Through readings, case studies, class discussions and presentations, students will examine the role of ethics in different journalism and mass communication contexts, including reporting, digital storytelling, blogging, advertising, and public relations. (Every year)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the legal environment that affects mass communication professionals, including journalists, public relations practitioners and advertising professionals. The course examines the historical development of the notion of free expression, explores the legal limitations on expression, and seeks to develop a framework for evaluating the fluid legal landscape that communicators face. (Every other year)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite JMS 150 and JMS 260. This course is an advanced news reporting and writing course exploring the important connection between communities and their print and broadcast media. Students will better understand the media's role in a democracy empowering people to engage in public life. Special emphasis is placed on news judgment, responsibility to the community and covering the community through creative partnerships. Through cooperative learning projects and research, students will use a model of civic journalism to develop a project for the community. (Every other year)
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3.00 Credits
A study of some significant topic in journalism or mass communication, which is not available through regular course offerings. May be taken twice, with different topics, for a maximum of six hours credit. (Occasional)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: junior or senior status and consent of the instructor. Intensive reading on a selected topic in an area of special interest to the student. The program of study must be agreed upon with the instructor and cleared with the chair of the department in advance of registration. May be repeated with different projects/topics, but total credit may not exceed 6 hours. (Occasional)
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
Prerequisite: junior or senior status and consent of instructor An internship of at least 15 weeks with an approved news medium, public relations or publicity agency, or other suitable publication or agency. The student will serve as an apprentice under professional supervision with regular consultation with his/her journalism/media studies professor at Mercer. May be repeated for a total maximum of 9 hours. Does not count towards major or minor in Journalism or Media Studies. (Every semester)
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3.00 Credits
and 251 or consent of instructor are prerequisites for all 300-level courses
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3.00 Credits
Open to students with little or no previous instruction in Latin, this sequence enables participants to attain a fundamental competency in Latin grammar and to build a basic Latin vocabulary. Close readings of basic texts, including translations from Latin to English and vice versa, will be stressed. In addition to offering an introduction to Roman civilization and literature, this sequence will familiarize students with Latin elements in the English language and with the sound of Latin. Language lab activities will complement classroom instruction. (Every year)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: successful completion of or exemption from LAT 111-112. This course is designed to further students' competency in Latin grammar and vocabulary. By making the transition from textbook selections to brief excerpts from a variety of Golden Age authors (e.g., Cicero, Caesar, Catullus, Vergil, Livy, and Ovid), students will practice translating and interpreting original literary texts. Language lab activities will complement classroom instruction. (Every year)
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