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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

JOUR 301 - Journalism in a Free Society

Credit(s): 3
JOURNALISM IN A FREE SOCIETY
Component: Lecture
An exploration into the purpose of U.S. journalism in a democracy, raising issues of ethics, the First Amendment and the process by which information is gathered and presented by all members of the news community. Covers the impact of history, economics and technology on the future of journalism, as well as the growing importance of news literacy by news consumers.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: Grade of B or better in ENGL 110 .
University Breadth: History and Cultural Change College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP B: A&S History & Cultural Change Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing