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This course will present basic techniques and procedures involved in publishing a newspaper. It will cover all phases of production, from newsgathering to distribution. The approach will be both theoretical and practical. Certain topics and techniques must be learned and will be tested. In addition, the class will produce "The Campus Report," the college newspaper, to demonstrate application of learned theories and techniques. Prerequisite: ENG 071 (EN 1101) or placement into ENG 101 (EN 1103) General Education Electives: Humanities Intensive Values: Written Communication
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Magazine writing is creative, nonfiction writing that can cover virtually any field. It includes writing feature articles for magazines, newspapers, newsletters and other publications, including online editions. Students will write a minimum of three short features and one longer article suitable for publication. Emphasis will be on formulating ideas, researching, and writing feature articles on subjects of personal interest, which could include art, living, health, sports, politics, history, literature, family, criminal justice, and technology. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101 (EN 1103) General Education Electives: Humanities Intensive Values: Written Communication
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In addition to writing and analyzing magazine feature articles, students in this course will produce and publish a magazine of student writings. Working collaboratively with students from Graphic Design and Creative Writing courses, the students will learn the editing and decision-making skills required to produce a magazine. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101 (EN 1103) General Education Electives: Humanities
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Building on the skills learned in Speech, this course examines the theories and elements of reasoning for debates and argumentation. Through individual presentations, discussions and team debates, students will practice the principles of effective argumentation applying psychological, motivational, and analytical methods. Prerequisite: COM 103 (HU 8101) General Education Electives: Humanities
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Students extend their basic TV production skills by exploring the aesthetic, narrative and technical principles common to both film and video. They apply these concepts to create their own dramatic or nonfictional productions. Prerequisite: COM 121 (HU 4107)
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Building on the principles learned in Introduction to Journalism, this course gives students practice in handling multiple sources and breaking stories. It also provides advanced work in interviewing and writing under deadline pressure, as well as experience in copy editing, headline writing, photo selection and page layout. Students will apply their skills by participating in the publication of "The Campus Report," the college newspaper.Prerequisite: COM 150 (HU 8111) and ENG 101 (EN 1103) General Education Electives: Humanities
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Upon completion of COM 150, Introduction to Journalism, students may apply to take a 120-hour internship at one of several print media facilities within commuting distance of the MCC campuses. Each student will work with a journalism faculty member for the duration of the internship as well as an editor. An Internship Request Form must be submitted to the Communications Chairperson for approval at least three weeks prior to the end of the semester preceding the beginning of the internship. Students will be expected to keep a weekly log of their activities and maintain a portfolio of all their published work. This internship will afford the students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience as a practicing news reporter or photographer. Prerequisites: COM 150 (HU 8111), Introduction to Journalism General Education Electives: Humanities
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Every society has both formal and informal means of requiring people to follow its rules. This course examines the criminal justice system and other mechanisms we rely on in the United States to discourage people from engaging in socially unacceptable behavior. Current events and related topics will be used to explore the role and impact of public attitudes, political forces and social institutions on maintaining order in a diverse society. In dealing with this material, students will use analytical and creative thinking strategies and sharpen their skills in reasoning, problem solving and factual analysis. Corequisite: ENG 071 (EN 1101) and/or ENG 055 (EN 2102)
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This course surveys the contemporary criminal justice system and explores the history, development and role of the criminal justice system with emphasis on major systems of social control: the police, courts and corrections. This course is open to students in other academic programs. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and placement into ENG 101 (EN 1103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75 Intensive Values: Multicultural/Global Awareness
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the history and development of criminal law as a form of social control, the evolution of criminal law from civil law, and the relationship between common and statutory criminal law. Emphasis is given to the substantive aspects of criminal law and how it differs from civil law. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and placement into ENG 101 (EN 1103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement is between 68 and 75.
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