Journalism and Communication

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Timothy W. Gleason, Dean

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J 202 Information Gathering (4) June 23–August 15. 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 23–August 15. 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 23–August 15. Theory and application of visual communication in newspapers, magazines, television, advertising, and public relations.

J 361 Reporting I (4) June 23–August 15. Basic training in news gathering. Extensive writing under time pressure, including a variety of assignments: straight news, features, interviews, speeches. Prereq: J 202, 203.

J 365 Photojournalism (4) June 23–August 15. Introduction to black-and-white photographic techniques with emphasis on the structure, law, and ethics of photojournalism. Laboratory intensive and portfolio oriented. Majors only.

J 371 Magazine Article Writing I (4) June 23–August 15. Writing magazine feature articles; study of the problems of marketing magazine manuscripts. Journalism: magazine majors only. Prereq: J 361.

J 387 Communication History (4) June 23–July 18. The changing structure and character of the mass media in the United States. Prereq: J 201, sophomore standing.

J 397 Mass Media Ethics (4) June 23–July 20. Ethical problems in mass media: privacy, violence, pornography, truth telling, objectivity, media codes, public interest, media accountability.

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 23–August 15. Basic training in reporting and information gathering strategies for professional master’s degree candidates.

J 408 Visual Studies in Journalism (2) July 10–11, August 1. Introduction to photojournalism for professional master’s degree candidates.

J 409 Practicum: [Topic] (1–3R)

J 412/512 Issues in Communication Studies: Media Literacy (4) June 16–20. 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 16–20. Analysis of journalistic and ethical issues related to digital manipulation of visual images. Prereq: junior standing.

J 440 Public Relations Writing (4) June 23–August 15. Provides instruction and writing practice designed to develop the professional-level skills expected of public relations practitioners. Prereq: J 350.

J 461/561 Newspaper Editing (4) June 23–August 15. Copy editing and headline writing for newspapers; emphasis on grammar and style. For professional master’s degree candidates. Course meets weeks 3–6 only.

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)

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