Journalism and Communication
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J 101 Grammar for Journalists (3) June 22–August 14. Intensive review of grammar, word use, spelling, and principles of clear, concise writing. Introduction to the journalistic style.
J 201 The Mass Media and Society (4) June 22–August 14. The various media of mass communication and their effects on society.
J 202 Information Gathering (4) June 22–August 14. Survey of methods and strategies for acquiring information of use to various mass media. Examination of records, databases and sources, and interview methods.
J 203 Writing for the Media (4) June 22–August 14. Introduction to the process and practice of writing for mass media channels. Discusses rights and responsibilities of the public communicator.
J 204 Visual Communication for the Mass Media (4) June 22–July 17. Theory and application of visual communication in newspapers, magazines, television, advertising, and public relations.
J 333 Writing for Multimedia (4) June 22–August 14. Introduction to the process and practice of writing for multimedia, including print, audio-video, computer-assisted presentation, web-based applications, and striking the balance between word and image. Prereq: multimedia minor standing.
J 350 Principles of Public Relations (4) June 22–July 17. Theory and practice, mass media as publicity channels, the public-relations practitioner, departments and agencies.
J 387 Communication History (4) June 22–July 17. The changing structure and character of the mass media in the United States. Prereq: J 201, sophomore standing.
J 388 Communication Theory and Criticism (4) July 20–August 14. Survey of contemporary social, scientific, and humanistic theories of mediated communication. Theories of the media and their relationship to society. Prereq: J 201, sophomore standing.
J 396 International Communication (4) July 20–August 14. National and cultural differences in media and information systems, global news and information flows, implications of rapid technological change, and communication and information policies. Prereq: J 201, sophomore standing.
J 401 Research: [Topic] (1–9R)
J 403 Thesis (1–9R)
J 404 Internship: [Topic] (1–4R)
J 405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–9R)
J 406 Special Problems: [Topic] (1–9R)
J 408 Reporting and Information Strategies (4) June 22–August 14. Basic training in reporting and information gathering strategies for professional master’s degree candidates.
J 408 Visual Studies in Journalism (2) July 11–12, August 2. Introduction to photojournalism for professional master’s degree candidates.
J 409 Practicum: [Topic] (1–3R)
J 410/510 News Lab (4R) June 22–August 14. Focuses on processes and techniques of reporting in words, images, and sound to produce print and multimedia packages for publication. Prereq: J 361.
J 412/512 Issues in Communication Studies: Media Literacy (4) June 15–19. Analysis of issues related to public awareness of media phenomena and effects. Prereq: junior standing.
J 412/512 Issues in Communication Studies: Photofiction (4) June 15–19. Analysis of journalistic and ethical issues related to digital manipulation of visual images. Prereq: junior standing.
J 412/512 Issues in Communication Studies: World Documentary (4) June 22–July 17. Surveys international documentary production addressing cultural, social, and political aspects of different countries worldwide.
J 461/561 Newspaper Editing (4) July 20–August 14. Copy editing and headline writing for newspapers; emphasis on grammar and style. Course meets weeks 3–6 only. Prereq: J 361 or equivalent.
J 503 Thesis (1–9R)
J 601 Research: [Topic] (1–6R)
J 603 Dissertation (1–16R)
J 604 Internship: [Topic] (1–4R)
J 605 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–6R)
J 606 Special Problems: [Topic] (1–6R)
J 609 Terminal Project (1–6R)
J 610 Finance for Strategic Communication (2) June 20–21. Fundamentals of finance needed for strategic communication professionals. For strategic communication master’s program students only. Held at the George S. Turnbull Portland Center in Portland, Oregon.
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