Course Descriptions 2009-2010 Catalog

Journalism

JOU 105 Introduction To Mass Media: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Places the mass media in an historical and cultural perspective, considering the validity, integrity and influence of the media in a democracy. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer Courses. GT-SS3

JOU 106 Fundamentals Of Reporting
3 Credits
Introduces news writing, reporting and interviewing with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, completeness, timeliness and fairness.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 121.

JOU 215 Publications Production And Design
3 Credits
Provides for students participation in the planning, writing, design and production processes of a non-newspaper publication.

JOU 275 Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides for students participation in the planning, writing, design and production processes of a non-newspaper publication.

JOU 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s permission.

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