JOU 115 - Fundamentals of Journalism

STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Explore the foundations of journalism, learn key skills involved in reporting and writing, critically evaluate the role of journalism in democracies, and the basic principles and practices of contemporary journalism. Other topics include the changes in the production, distribution, and consumption of news, journalism ethics, key legal decisions involving the practice of journalism in the U.S. and analyzing and critiquing news content.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of journalistic industry standards in publication layout and design.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the components of producing a multimedia journalism package-text, photography, video, audio, social media.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the components of a various journalistic stories and styles.
Students will demonstrate understanding of the impact of the press on society.