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Catalog: 2010–2011 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Journalism (JOUR)

Communications and Fine Arts Division

JOUR 101: Critical Analysis of Mass Media

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Surveys the role of newspapers, radio, television, advertising and public relations organizations. Offers interpretation of the day's news and analysis of media performance.

JOUR 201: Media Writing

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: JOUR 101

Teaches writing in journalistic and persuasive styles for mass media. Emphasis on analysis and organization of information, and clarity of expression.

JOUR 290: Internship in Journalism

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: JOUR 101

Limited to students interested in a career in journalism. To participate, students must fill out an internship application, meet with an intern advisor, and interview with internship sponsor and instructors. Interns will not be compensated and hours will be determined by enrollment credits.