Intro To Journalism

Instructor:
Jennifer L Smith
Nadia Ayesha Sesay
101
Credits:
3.0
001
Building:
Whitehall Classroom Bldg
Room:
Rm.110
Semester:
Fall 2022
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Intro To Journalism
Requisites:

Prereq: JOU pre-majors in primary window; all others in secondary window.

Class Type:
LEC
10:00 am
10:50 am
Days:
MWF
Note:
Applies to the UK Core requirements: Community, Culture and Citizenship in US

This course surveys the history and social theories of journalism and introduces students to contemporary journalistic practice. Students will learn about the function and operation of print, electronic and on- line news media. Issues and concepts to be covered include the relationship of government to media; press freedom and controls; media ethics, and the impact of global communications. The course also covers the relationship of journalism to advertising, public relations and telecommunications, particularly with regard to new technologies.

This course surveys the history and social theories of journalism and introduces students to contemporary journalistic practice. Students will learn about the function and operation of print, electronic and on- line news media. Issues and concepts to be covered include the relationship of government to media; press freedom and controls; media ethics, and the impact of global communications. The course also covers the relationship of journalism to advertising, public relations and telecommunications, particularly with regard to new technologies.

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