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  • JASS 240: Film and Society

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    A survey of the major genres of film, chiefly in historical and political perspective, but also in the light of important intellectual frameworks (e.g., feminism, psychoanalytical theory). The films selected, both Western and non-Western, will be examined both for their visual codes of meaning and for their wider role in developing a powerful social language in various cultural contexts. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Internet/E-mail Language,Culture&Communication Department
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  • JASS 248: Intorduction to Screen Studies

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    This course will introduce students to the development of world cinema by integrating the aesthetics of film with its technology, and its social and economic millieu. It will train the students in analyzing the formalist qualities of the medium, and in understanding the evolution of its various genres and styles. (YR) 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Language,Culture&Communication Department
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  • JASS 250: Intro to Communications Design

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    This course will cover basic artistic and electronic design principles as they relate to the field of communications. Through classroom and computer exercises, students will become familiar with a variety of tools and techniques for planning and executing media designs. This will include exposure to digital imaging and desktop publishing software. (F,W,S). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Internet/E-mail Language,Culture&Communication Department
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  • JASS 3015: Advanced Reporting

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    Advanced study and practice in news reporting and writing. Students will gain experience with in-depth reporting through coverage of developing news stories. Longer articles of publishable quality are required. (OC). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Language,Culture&Communication Department
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  • JASS 302: Media Law and Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    The basis of reportorial journalism is its foundation in the First Amendment. This course examines the legal restrictions and freedoms governing print media and explores the ethical responsibilities of print journalists. Specific topics covered include First Amendment law, the clear and present danger standard, defamation and libel, privacy, obscenity, free press/fair trial, access, shield laws, and journalism ethics. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Language,Culture&Communication Department
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  • JASS 307: Copy Editing

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    Course covers manuscript and electronic editing of news and feature stories, editing for libel and taste, fact-checking, writing headlines and captions, and use of reference books. Includes a review of grammar and work usage, punctuation, spelling, and style. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Discussion Language,Culture&Communication Department
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  • JASS 310: Narrative Journalism

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    Students learn to identify, understand and use the techniques of fiction in the service of nonfiction material. While studying the texts as literature, students are also encouraged to view them as models for writing. Assignments include the writing and revising of articles, based on research and interviews, and writing in story form, drawing on literary techniques. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Language,Culture&Communication Department
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  • JASS 315: Writng&Prod Electronic Media

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    This course focuses on the basics of electronic journalism, including broadcast concepts, terminology, writing, producing and scripting. The emphasis will be on building solid writing skills and applying them to different electronic media, including broadcast news, commercial, corporate, multimedia and web-based formats. Students will be exposed to a variety of strategies for developing ideas, researching them, creating copy and following projects through the production and evaluation process. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Language,Culture&Communication Department
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  • JASS 330: Feature Writing

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    An introduction to the writing of feature stories for newspapers and magazines. Students study methods of gathering information and of preparing a manuscript for publication. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Language,Culture&Communication Department
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  • JASS 331: Online Reprting,Rsrch,Writing

    3.00 Credits
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    Course introduces the technical, social, legal and ethical practice of online research, focusing specifically on reporting (i.e. research and interview) skills required by journalists and others. Students use new media technology to generate ideas, to research subjects, and to develop general-audience writing projects in their areas of interest. Course covers the use of Web search engines, directories and databases; finding sources and interviewing people online; evaluating the credibility of online sources and information; using Lexis-Nexis to access archives and public records; and using spreadsheet and database programs. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Language,Culture&Communication Department
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