JRN 101 - Introduction to 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.

1. Describe the history and role of journalism in America’s democracy.
2. Explain the legal and political influences within American journalism.
3. Describe the business practices within American journalism.
4. Identify the various forms of contemporary journalism: print, electronic and internet broadcast and converged.
5. Compare and contrast the newsgathering methods of the various journalistic forms.
6. Identify ethical principles of journalism in theory.
7. Evaluate the practice of ethical principles in journalism

 Listed Topics

1. Mass media history
2. Economic/business processes and ownership
3. Print media
4. Electronic broadcast media
5. Internet media
6. Convergence
7. Reporting tools
8. News editing
9. Journalistic values and responsibilities
10. Ethics and laws of journalism

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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