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3.00 Credits
History of print media in the United States. The course will put press history into context by also examining the impact of radio, television, and the Internet. By reading original documents, students learn what issues recur in press history; trace the evolution of news style in the United States; and analyze the impact of social, political, economic, and technological change in the news media. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: ENG101.
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3.00 Credits
Writing news and news-features with an emphasis on multi-sourced, balanced, and objective reporting. Introduction to deadline writing, journalism ethics and law. Attention to correct grammar, style rules and word usage, and spelling. (Fall/Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: ENG101.
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3.00 Credits
The course will provide an overview of the magazine industry from concept to finished product, including the historical context and trends that affect the industry and the broad range of topics, issues, and personalities involved. Case histories of selected magazines and insights from editors and publishers will illustrate theories and principles of magazine publishing. (Fall/Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: ENG101.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to visual reporting, photojournalism, and photography with an emphasis on Photoshop. Practice in deadline composition using a manually operable digital or 35-mm film camera. (Every other year). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: Journalism major or an art: photography minor, or POI.
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3.00 Credits
The study of English grammar and punctuation, with an emphasis on the grammatical knowledge needed to succeed in future journalism courses and the journalism profession. (Fall/Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: C (2.0) or better in ENG100 or Placement in ENG101 by examination.
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3.00 Credits
A critical study of the role of news media in leading Western democracies, in defending basic human rights such as freedom of speech, upholding individual responsibilities, restraining government and business, and shaping public perceptions of the world. A historical overview of that role in the United States, Canada, France and Britain since the 18th century, focusing on differences in political culture, the role of the media in national and international conflict, the differences between privately-owned and state-controlled media, and the pressures to redefine the role of the media in the 21st century. Liberal arts.
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3.00 Credits
This hands-on course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic theory and practice of audio and video production in order to create multimedia content for audiences of PR practitioners or journalists. The student will be introduced to various equipment and techniques that cover the basics for capturing, editing, processing, and delivering audio and video on the Web. The student will learn how to operate portable audio recorders, camcorders, audio editors, video editors, and Web-publishing software. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: JOU206. Restricted to Public Relations and Journalism Majors only.
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1.00 - 15.00 Credits
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of global concerns of the free flow of communication and national sovereignty: political, economic, legal and technological factors. Study of cross-cultural mass communication including structure, content, values and impact on society. (Fall/Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: CMM118, CMM288 or POI.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the content and style of opinion in American newspapers and magazines. Instruction in editorial, column and critical review writing. Principal attention to the critical review. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: ENG101.
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