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JOURNALISM (DESCRIPTIONS AND PREREQUISITES) |
| JOUR 111 |
Mass Media Environment |
3 CR |
| Introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the various media for communicating public information. The requirements and qualifications of the mass media jobs are discussed. Newspapers, magazines, radio, television, trade publications, public relations, and the motion picture field and their responsibilities are surveyed. The press in a free society is also discussed. |
| JOUR 112 |
News Writing |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 151 (may be taken concurrently). The fundamental principles of gathering, writing, and editing news are taught; emphasis is on observation, organization, writing, and editing of materials for mass media. Lessons consist of writing from simple fact sheets, practicing news gathering and editing techniques, and using computer publishing software. Lab Fee |
| JOUR 154 |
Writing for Student Publications |
1-3 CR |
| Prerequisite: permission of Publications advisor. Students will plan, write, edit, and distribute publications for The Bruin (College newspaper), Mosaic (College literary magazine), and/or other campus publications. Instruction will include Associated Press style, journalistic ethics and practices along with guest lectures by local journalists and writers, and field trips to local newspapers. Students interested in writing for publication may enroll in JOUR 154 for up to three credit hours. This course may be repeated for credit up to six credit hours. |
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