JRN 101 - Introduction to Journalism

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Journalism

Description:

This course is designed to give students an overview of American journalism's traditions, principles and methods of newsgathering. It examines the historic role of journalism in a democracy and the economic, legal and political pressures associated with the profession. Students learn the different forms of journalism (print, electronic and internet broadcast and converged), discovering what they share and how they differ. Students also learn how to identify the ethics behind responsible practice of journalism. The goal is to help students understand the nature of American journalism and become educated consumers of the news.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CRE 070 and ENG 090 with a minimum grade of "C", or successful placement  

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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