COM 100 Introduction to Mass Communication -
This course focuses on the relationship between mass communication and culture, asking how television, film, radio, Internet, and print media impact contemporary life; how news, politics, advertising, popular culture, entertainment and human behavior have been influenced by the history and technological development of the media. Topics also include government regulation of the media, as well as media professions and evolving practices. Credits: 3 Corequisites: ENG 101 Semester Offered: F/S

COM 101 Journalism I -
This course focuses on theory and practice of journalism fundamentals for print and broadcast media including social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat) as a part of a brief history of media development and present trends. Students examine basic news reporting for newspaper with emphasis on lead writing, interviewing, researching and preparing new stories. Topics covered include discussions of libel laws and ethics as well as techniques of editing. This course also covers criticism and analysis of college and local area media. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: COM 100 Semester Offered: F/S

COM 102 Journalism II -
This course focuses on advanced reporting in gathering news for multimedia. Students examine and practice specialized types of reporting including interviewing, covering speeches, meetings, local/college government. Also, students track news, simulate dynamics of newsroom environment, and write under pressure. Students learn to write headlines, edit, revise, and expand written material to make it suitable for publication in the school newspaper and professional publication. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: COM 101 Semester Offered: F/S

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