COMM 2302 - Principles of Journalism

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Exploration of ethical and legal boundaries as well as issues and problems facing today’s journalist. (0904015206) Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
Course Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate an understanding of how recent trends in the news media industry (ownership, technological innovation, and audience consumption) shape news reporting on social issues.
2 - Discuss and critique today’s news disseminated through various media.
3 - Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the news media in shaping our perception of the world.
4 - Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of news media on policy-making.