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JOUR 101
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Introduction to Communication
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3.0
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FS
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This course is also offered as
CDES 101.
This course teaches the concepts, history, and applications of communication. The implications and ethical issues of media and the communication process are covered. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 130
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Professional Writing for Public Audiences
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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Prerequisite: English Placement Test.
An intensive writing course designed to introduce students to professional expository writing by using media content as models and a platform. Emphasis is on clarity, conciseness, and consistency in style, along with form, content, context, and effectiveness of communication. Writing for various audiences will feature the Internet, academic writing, persuasion, description and other rhetorical models. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course.
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JOUR 244
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Introduction to Public Relations
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of JOUR 260 for Journalism majors.
This course is also offered as
POLS 244.
A survey of public relations: problems and issues, organization and operations, skills and techniques, careers and opportunities. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 255
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Introduction to Online Journalism
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3.0
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FS
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Journalism is changing more rapidly now than at any time in the past century, and this course gives a context to those changes and provides an overview of contemporary jounalistic institutions. Students exlore the history of online journalism; the structure of media organizations; the professional and ethical values of journalists; the needs, desires and influences of culture; and the impact of changing technologies on public relations and traditional newsgathering. This includes critical analysis of the relationship of journalism and society and the effect of political, economic and cultural factors on journalism. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 260
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Writing for Mass Media
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
Techniques of information gathering and writing for various audiences in the mass media. Required course for the Options in News-Editorial and Public Relations. Students must earn a grade of C or higher to advance to subsequent writing courses in the Department of Journalism. Students who do not receive at least a C may repeat the course. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
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JOUR 298
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Special Topics
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1.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 310
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Entertainment, Mass Media, and American Cultures
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
Entertainment, as a major form of mass media content, is a major shaper of the individual and collective cultural identities in the United States. The popular arts are studied from historical, theoretical, philosophical, and critical perspectives. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course.
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JOUR 311
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Women, Men, and the Media
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3.0
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SP
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GE
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This course is also offered as
WMST 311.
The purpose of this course is to educate students to be informed consumers of media, to examine actual portrayals of women in the various media, and to explore how the media industry treats women. These objectives will result in a raised awareness of how both sexes can participate equally in the world around them. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course.
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JOUR 313
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International Communication
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3.0
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FS
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How the press operates in other societies, both free and authoritarian: the role of journalism in shaping foreign policy in America and abroad; the role of the press in developing countries; the part journalism plays in international and world organizations; the history of significant foreign press systems; the American press in an international context. Open to non-majors. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 314S
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Journalism & Community Service
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1.0
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FS
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This course is designed to build leadership skills and promote community service within a diverse community. Students lead, organize and work with others through service learning projects. These projects involve the development of peer tutoring programs, philanthropy projects, and/or student recruiting and retention services. 1 hour lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units.
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JOUR 320
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Mass Communication Law
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 101, JOUR 260.
The law as it applies to the press, pictures, and broadcasting. Philosophical basis and historical evolution of legal precedent governing the media. Practical limitations of libel, slander, privacy, copyright, information access, free press-fair trial, contempt and reporter's rights, advertising and media concentration as they affect freedom of the press. Required for news-editorial option; elective for public relations option. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 321
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Public Affairs Reporting
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3.0
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FS
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GW
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Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, HIST 130, JOUR 260, POLS 155.
Designed for students planning reporting or editing careers. Development of greater skills in story recognition and judgment, information gathering, and finished written presentation, including specialized reporting and ethics. Stress is placed on leads, the complex story, and polished writing. Journalism majors in the news-editorial option who earn below a C- in JOUR 321 are required to repeat the course and are expected to earn a C- or higher to receive writing proficiency credit. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors.
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JOUR 322
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History of American Journalism
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
Study of the American newspaper, magazine, and book from the Colonial period to the present time. Emphasis is placed upon changing trends and the outstanding people who shaped the development of these modern media, noting the influence of the past upon the present. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 325
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Magazine Writing
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
Techniques of writing nonfiction articles and features for publication; where to find material, markets. Student writings may appear in campus publications such as Orion. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
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JOUR 327
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News Editing and Copyreading
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
Evaluating and editing newspaper copy; perfecting copyreading skills; typography, headline writing, page makeup and layout, and newspaper design. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
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JOUR 329
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Laboratory Newspaper
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2.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 260; JOUR 327 or JOUR 341; or faculty permission.
Provides practical application of journalistic techniques through preparation of the departmental laboratory newspaper. Involved are approaches to reporting, feature writing, editing, sales, and design. Repeating this course for credit requires faculty permission. Requirement for News-Editorial option. 4 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
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JOUR 330
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Laboratory Newspaper
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is for non-journalism majors who are seeking experience with the campus newspaper. Includes work in sales, design, and editorial operations. Repeating this course for credit requires faculty permission. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
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JOUR 331
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Lab Newspaper Management
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 329 and faculty permission.
This course is for journalism majors who manage the laboratory newspaper. It provides practical application of journalistic techniques through preparation and management of the departmental laboratory newspaper and includes approaches to writing, editing, photography and newsroom management techniques. With faculty permission, this course and JOUR 329 can be repeated for a combined total of 5 units. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours activity.
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JOUR 341
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Writing For Public Relations
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3.0
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FS
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GW
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Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, JOUR 244, JOUR 260.
Principles and practices of writing styles for public relations. Emphasis will be on writing tailored to an organization's communication needs. Required for majors. Journalism majors in the public relations option who earn below a C- in JOUR 341 are required to repeat the course and are expected to earn a C- or higher to receive writing proficiency credit. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors.
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JOUR 342
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Public Relations Research, Measurement and Evaluation
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3.0
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FS
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The overall objective of this course is to equip students with the skills to conduct qualitative and quantitative public relations research including measurement and performance evaluation. The emphasis will be on measurement of tangible results in evaluating effectiveness. The impact of culture and diversity will be considered. Process and techniques to be studied include public-opinion polling, focus groups and interviews, survey research, experimental design, fact-finding and applied research. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 344
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Public Relations Strategy
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 244, JOUR 260, JOUR 341.
Theory and norms used in strategies for public relations activities and programs. Emphasis on selection of strategies under varying kinds of information conditions. Major areas addressed are strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategic control. Required for majors. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 351
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Public Relations Publications
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: JOUR 260; JOUR 244 and JOUR 341 for public relations option; JOUR 321 for news-editorial option.
Instruction in persuasive writing, design, and production of public relations publications via desktop publishing. Publications include fliers, institutional advertisements, brochures, and newsletters that are produced to promote the views, products, or services of organizations or companies. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
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JOUR 353
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Photojournalism
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 260 for majors, no prerequisite for non-majors.
Theory and practice of news photography, including picture-taking for college publications, as well as special photographic projects. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
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JOUR 355
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Internet Newspapers and Magazines
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 255, JOUR 260.
Instruction in using the Internet as a reporting tool and a publishing platform. Focus on technological changes in mass communication, especially newspapers and magazines. Emphasis on writing stories for the Internet and production of an online publication. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours discussion.
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JOUR 398
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Special Topics
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1.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 399
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Special Problems
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Special projects (research or production) in media study. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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JOUR 411
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Race and Diversity in Media
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 260.
Introduces students to the social constructions of ethnicity and how they are involved in the production, distribution and consumption of the U.S. mass media. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 424
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Public Opinion and Propaganda
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: CMST 131, CMST 330, CMST 331, CMST 350, and CMST 370 with a grade of C- or higher for CMST majors only.
This course is also offered as
CMST 424,
POLS 424.
Analysis of major factors in group and individual opinion formation, with emphasis on politics, opinion measurement, and the role of mass media in the political process. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 428
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Politics and the Media
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: CMST 131, CMST 330, CMST 331, CMST 350, and CMST 370 with a grade of C- or higher for CMST majors only.
This course is also offered as
CMST 428,
POLS 428.
An examination of the relationships of politics and the mass media. Includes a project involving media analysis and campaigns or public policy decisions. 3 hours seminar.
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JOUR 429
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Advanced Feature Writing
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 260; JOUR 321 or 325 for news-editorial option; JOUR 325 or 341 for public relations option.
Suggested for advanced students. In-depth reporting and feature writing, including computer-assisted reporting, opinion writing, investigative reporting techniques, literary journalism techniques, and writing for the Internet. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
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JOUR 444
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Public Relations Laboratory
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 244, JOUR 260, JOUR 341, JOUR 344, JOUR 445.
Field experience will provide the basis for this course. Volunteer placements with community organizations/agencies will allow each student further development of writing, organization, budgeting, and planning skills. 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units.
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JOUR 445
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Public Relations Laboratory
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2.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 244, JOUR 260, JOUR 341, JOUR 344.
Advanced public relations field experience. Repeating this course for credit requires faculty permission. Required for public relations option. 6 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
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JOUR 447
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Public Relations Management
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: JOUR 244, JOUR 260, JOUR 341.
A course in analyzing the theoretical concepts of management that exist in public relations activities, organizations, and public relations agencies that conduct public relations programs. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 453
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Advanced Photojournalism
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: ARTS 240 or APCG 112 or CDES 206 or JOUR 353.
This course deals with the advanced skills, theory, history, and ethics of newspaper and magazine photojournalism. It builds on basics from the prerequisite course to develop the photography skills of students who seek to become professional photojournalists. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity.
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JOUR 455
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Online Presentation of News and Public Relations
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 355.
This course focuses on skills required to create and publish Web sites that feature interactive journalism. Students learn effective strategies in the production of multimedia news and public relations for online readers. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 460
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Ethical Problems in Mass Media
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: JOUR 101, JOUR 260. For Option in News-Editorial: JOUR 321. For Option in Public Relations: JOUR 341.
Ethical principles and case studies will be used to help students develop insights or responses to ethically challenging events or situations in mass media. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 460H
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Ethical Problems in Mass Media - Honors
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Admission to the Honors in the Major program; JOUR 101, JOUR 260. For Option in News-Editorial: JOUR 321. For Option in Public Relations: JOUR 341.
Ethical principles and case studies will be used to help students develop insights or responses to ethically challenging events or situations in mass media. 3 hours lecture.
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JOUR 489
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Journalism Internship
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Students will experience a wide range of professional situations, conditions, and practice in the journalism/public relations professional setting prior to graduation. Length of internship will vary according to type of placement. Students will be supervised by a practicing member of the profession. Repeatable for credit toward the major up to 3 units with instructor permission. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.
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JOUR 498
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Special Topics
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1.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision.
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JOUR 499
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Special Problems
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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