JOUR 100 - Introduction to Journalism and Media Studies

Credits: 3

Description
This required course introduces prospective majors to the pragmatic, performative and presentational aspects of journalism and media studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Explain the dynamic field of journalism including historical and present-day perspectives
Differentiate jobs in journalism
Define basic concepts in journalism including the following: the function of journalism, news values, news judgment, media law including libel, slander, and ethical issues
Use principles of research to identify primary sources and navigate online databases
Explore skills needed to report, write news, fact check, create multi-media
Use Associated Press Style for news writing and editing

Prerequisite: None