Courses
MMC 6936 - Principles of Journalism
3 Credits
This course covers the history, ethics, legal issues, economics, and modern challenges of journalism. Students gain knowledge and participate in discussions about the role of journalism in a democratic society, the function of a free press, ongoing challenges facing the field, and the elements that contribute to strong and compelling journalistic work. The course provides a broader contextual framework for the journalistic work students will produce.
In this course, students will learn to:
- Explain the historical development of journalism.
- Identify the major legal and ethical issues in historical and modern journalism.
- Analyze the roles and responsibilities of journalistic organizations in today’s media environment.
- Articulate the economic issues facing modern journalism today, such as artificial intelligence, news deserts, and reporting on underserved communities.
- Demonstrate professional and entrepreneurial practices in modern journalism and media.
- Articulate the latest reporting, interviewing, storytelling, writing and technical skills for journalism, digital and social media.
Prerequisites: None.