2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Journalism

  
  • JOUR 102 - Editing and Production

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    IAI Major Number MC 920
    An introduction to the principles and techniques of electronic editing, information management and publication design, emphasizing the editing of body copy and the display of type for maximum clarity and impact. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to effectively edit stories, effectively rewrite stories without distorting them, demonstrate basic knowledge of typography, demonstrate the basics of publication design and the logic of packaging, and apply AP stylebook rules.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • JOUR 103 - Introduction to Mass Media

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    IAI Major Number MC 911
    Introduction to Mass Media is a survey course that traces the development of the mass media and analyzes their current status and their impact on our daily lives. The evolution of the media and mass communications will be studied including books, newspapers, radio, television, the recording industry, film, and the Internet. The impact of the media on mores, the social environment and the political process also will be discussed. The way the law and ethics affect the media also will be addressed.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • JOUR 104 - Introduction to Public Relations

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    IAI Major Number MC 913
    Introduction to the practices, theories, ethics, issues and problems of public relations. Attention is given to the understanding of the theories and practices of public relations and the application of those theories and practices, including the handling of public relations crises.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • JOUR 201 - Basic News Writing

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    IAI Major Number MC 919
    Principles and practices of gathering information and writing the news story and news feature. It provides practice in interviewing, news writing and preparation of copy for publication. It also shows the student the world of  professional journalists and describes the tools they use to complete their daily task of providing information to the public in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner. Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 101 or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following:  ENG 021 and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022 and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079 and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • JOUR 295 - Journalism Internship

    Credit Hours 1-3
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 15
    This internship provides journalism students with opportunities to work with journalism professionals in approved journalistic environments, to include print, broadcast, and Web media.  A minimum of 75 contact hours with the professional is required during the semester for each credit hour. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of one of the following courses with a minimum grade (B), or two of the following courses with a minimum grade (C): JOUR 102  , JOUR 103  , JOUR 104  , or JOUR 201  .
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Maximum is 3) 3
    Variable Hour Exist Yes
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No