JOU 101 - INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM

College of Communication and Information

Credit(s): 3

This course surveys the history and social theories of journalism and introduces students to contemporary journalistic practice. Students will learn about the function and operation of print, electronic and on- line news media. Issues and concepts to be covered include the relationship of government to media; press freedom and controls; media ethics, and the impact of global communications. The course also covers the relationship of journalism to advertising, public relations and telecommunications, particularly with regard to new technologies.

Prereq: JOU pre-majors in primary window; all others in secondary window.