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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Enrollment constitutes an editorial position on the staff of the semi-weekly undergraduate newspaper. Editors are chosen by the instructors and the newspaper's editorial board. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: JOUR 1 and permission of the department chair. Lule/Trimble
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4.00 Credits
Analysis of social, political and economic implications of media sports coverage; emphasis placed on media coverage of events of international scope, such as the World Cup, World Series and the Olympics; special attention paid to the role of the sports press in coverage of issues such as AIDS, racism, sexism, drug use and terrorism. Lule (SS)
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4.00 Credits
Preparation and practice in gathering and writing news; definition and components of news; structure and style of the news story; introduction to interviewing and editing. Jour 11 is for students with freshman or sophomore standing; juniors and seniors only with consent of department chair. (ND)
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4.00 Credits
Principles and practice of writing about sports for general print and specialized publications; emphasis placed on instruction in reporting, writing and editing; topics covered include the history of sports journalism; recent trends in the field; ethical considerations, and the exploration of social and political issues through sportswriting. Lule (ND)
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4.00 Credits
This online course covers basic tools needed to write about all kinds of science and technical information for academic papers, term papers, proposals, reports, theses and dissertations. Involves practice with feedback on definitions, descriptions, cause and effect relationships, process writing, concept maps, graphics, classification, comparison and more. K Friedman (ND)
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the need for and ways to communicate about environmental issues to laypersons, government officials, journalists, members of the judiciary and technical experts. Explores case studies of good and bad communication about environmental issues. Internet communication, including the efficacy of placing governmental reports and databases on the Web for public consumption, will be evaluated. (SS)
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the risks and effects of environmental contamination on human health and behavior as well as the role of the mass media in alerting citizens to potential environmental health risks. Environmental topics vary but usually include air and water pollution, endocrine disrupters and radioactive waste. S. Friedman (SS)
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4.00 Credits
First Amendment theory and history; ethical and legal issues involving libel, privacy, obscenity, newsgathering, access, and fair trials; national and international concerns over censorship, prior restraint and manipulation and control of information. Lule, Olson (SS)
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4.00 Credits
Study of and practice in writing about scientific and technical subjects for audiences ranging from the general public to scientists and engineers. Starts with basic science writing for lay audiences, emphasizing organization and clear writing techniques. As the course progresses, material becomes more technical, concentrating on how to write effective technical reports, descriptions, papers and memoranda. Also explores problems of conveying highly complex technical information to multiple audiences, factors that influence science communication to the public, and interactions between scientists and journalists. K. Friedman (SS)
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4.00 Credits
Analysis of the multi-dimensional interaction between the federal government and the scientific community. Explores historical growth of the science-government connection, the scientific establishment both past and present, and the role of scientific advice to the White House and Congress. Also examines scientific ethics, public attitudes toward science, science-society interactions and case studies of scientific controversies. S. Friedman (SS)
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