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Introduction to Mass Media Writing

General

Prefix

MCOM

Course Number

203

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Mass Communications

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

An introduction to writing in styles and formats used in journalism, broadcasting, multimedia, and strategic communications.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Write clearly and concisely in various media contexts.

Outcome

Identify, explain and demonstrate what constitutes a professional news media story.

Outcome

Identify, obtain and evaluate credible and diverse sources of information.

Outcome

Research stories for various media platforms and audiences.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Associated Press Style and grammar issues. 10% Writing for and understanding print news contexts. 20% Writing for broadcast news contexts. 20% Writing for strategic communications contexts. 20% Law and ethical issues related to media writing. 10% Understanding and building news judgment for media writing. 20%

Dependencies

Courses

MCOM203 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

MCOM203 is a completion requirement for: