Journalism Minor
Minor
The Journalism minor covers topics ranging from broadcast journalism to investigative reporting. Students of all majors would benefit from this dive into journalistic content creation - learning a range of storytelling techniques as well as the ethical framework necessary for unbiased reporting.
This course surveys the theories, history, economics, audience, and regulations of the major forms of mass media, including newspapers, magazines, motion pictures, radio, television, and new electronic communication. Students develop a basic understanding of the roles of mass media and their effects on society and the individual. The course focuses on the relationship between mass media and society, so students can identify current trends that are changing the nature and function of traditional mass communication.
This class introduces students to the basic skills in writing for radio and TV news, including beat reporting, writing, interviewing, and editing. Students critically evaluate newscasts and are introduced to the components of producing them. They also examine ethical challenges that arise when manipulation of images and sound can distort reality and compromise journalistic integrity.