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COMMS 305

Foundations of Journalism and News Literacy

Communications College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Introduces students to the foundations of journalism, including effective writing, ethical reasoning, and an appreciation of news organizations' role and value in societies they serve.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Major status.

Title

Writing

Learning Outcome

Students will be introduced to news writing styles so that they might built upon these skills in subsequent skills classes.