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Communication & Journalism
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Writing and Editing for Public Relations |
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Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
A course for students in public relations that includes experiences in the process of writing, editing and adapting public relations messages intended for targeted publics involving multimedia delivery platforms. The course focuses on the process and principles of writing, copy-editing, adapting messages for multimedia platforms, publication design, and evolving stylistic considerations in the public relations profession, as well as assessing message effectiveness.
This writing intensive course includes public relations messages shared through media platforms such as e-mail, newsletters, blogs, news releases, publication pitch letters, fact sheets, brochures, annual reports, web pages, e-blasts, tweets, speeches, podcasts, broadcasts, public service announcements, and other forms of strategic communications.
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Broadcast Journalism |
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| Description |
An introduction to the study of radio and television news. Students will study the field of broadcast journalism in the United States; the terminology associated with both radio and TV news, and broadcast writing style. Students will gain an understanding of foundational interviewing, storytelling and editing skills in order to produce stories for both radio and television news. |
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Reporting |
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Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Reporting is designed to achieve the following outcomes: proficiency in writing both hard news and soft news; experience in integrating writing, editing and design through teamwork; competence in using Associated press style, grammar and syntax, as well as on-line and off-line research sources; skill in interviewing; and acquire an understanding of the theory and contemporary practice of journalism. |
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Rhetorical Theory and Criticism |
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Goal 6 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Examines the theory and criticism of rhetoric from its beginnings in classical times to its contemporary development. Discusses classical, British, contemporary, and postmodern theories of rhetoric and rhetorical criticism. MnTC Goal 6. |
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Principles of Persuasion |
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This course will explore the logical and psychological theories of persuasion as they occur in a range of communication situations. |
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| Title |
Communication, Technology, and Culture |
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| Description |
Advancements in communication technology, including the Internet, have transformed the ways in which individuals communicate and form communities and has become a hallmark of contemporary Western culture. This course explores the dramatic changes in human communication as a result of such technology. Particular emphasis is given to epistemological and ontological implications of the move to a digital culture. |
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Communication Theory |
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Through lecture, writing, and discussion, students will explore the discipline of communication including basic theories of interpersonal, group, intercultural, and organizational communication. |
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Training and Development |
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This course examines the application of communication theories in the context of training and development. Development, design, and presentation of training materials will be covered, along with facilitation of training sessions. Class includes significant experience in program development and implementation. |
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| Title |
Communication Research Methods |
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| Description |
Research in communication studies employs a variety of empirical methods to generate theories about human communication phenomena. This class introduces students to social-scientific methodologies including quantitative and qualitative approaches. Students are expected to both critically evaluate research and perform original research related to the discipline. |
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| Title |
Layout & Typography II |
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| Description |
The course is designed to develop additional proficiency in terminology, design principles, use of software, critical analysis, and the publication ready production of projects in layout and typography. |
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| Title |
Copy Editing |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Copy Editing is designed to achieve the following outcomes: competence in using Associated Press style, grammar, and syntax; skill in headline writing, cutline writing, photo and graphic editing, page layout and design; experience in producing a newsletter through the integration of writing, editing, and design; knowledge of current affairs; and an understanding of the theory and contemporary practice of copy editing. |
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International Communications |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
The course is designed to achieve the following outcomes: students will acquire a geographical knowledge of countries (including basic demographic and media data) and world regions; experience in intercultural cyberspace correspondence; acquire knowledge of a non-Western country gained from non-U.S. on-line and off-line publications; ability to gather information from diverse sources, to analyze the findings critically and rationally using problem-solving skills, and to communicate effectively through clear writing; and an understanding of the ongoing Third Communication Revolution. Students will also acquire a knowledge of the major controversies related to international communication. MnTC Goal 8. |
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Photojournalism |
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Course Outline |
| Description |
Photojournalism is designed to achieve the following learning outcomes: an ability to produce feature, sports, spot news, and environmental portrait photographs for the printed page; proficiency in shooting and laying out photo stories; and an introduction to the history and legal aspects of photojournalism. |
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Photo Editing |
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| Description |
The class is designed to achieve the following outcomes: proficiency to electronically scan, manipulate, sequence and lay out photographs for publication. |
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Television News Writing |
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| Description |
A practicum whereby students participate in the development of a weekly television program or project as part of a series of newscasts, public affairs programs or informative programs. May be repeated for credit. |
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Television News Reporting |
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A practicum whereby students learn to produce television news packages. Reporters learn to cover stories as assigned and work along with photographers to construct weekly news packages. Those enrolled in this course must also take Television News Editing. May be repeated for credit. |
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Television News Photography |
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| Description |
A practicum whereby students learn to produce television news packages. Photographers shoot stories as assigned and work along with reporters to construct weekly news packages. Those enrolled in this course must also concurrently take TV News Editing. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Title |
Television News Editing |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
A practicum whereby students learn to produce television news packages. Video editors work with reporters and photographers to construct weekly news packages. They may be assigned also to edit video for voice-overs, sound bites and closing credits. Video editors edit television news packages with natural sound, natural lighting and video sequences. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Title |
Television News Producing |
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| Description |
A practicum whereby students learn to produce television news programs. Producers stay informed about news stories, ensure that the future file is up-to-date, and assign stories to reporters, photographers, and videotape editors. Producers select readers, voice-overs, sound bites and packages for inclusion in a weekly newscast, determine the order of these stories and develop a smooth-flowing program within time constraints. Producers coordinate numerous aspects of the news operation and provide feedback to other participants. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Title |
Messaging for Mobile Media |
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| Description |
A course designed to teach the principles, processes, and techniques of communicating through the use of mobile media platforms. The learning outcomes of this course include: 1) develop an awareness and understanding of mobile media platforms; 2) develop an awareness and understanding of the various messaging strategies and tactics available for mobile media users; 3) develop proficiency in the construction of mobile media messaging; 4) develop proficiency in the adaptation of the mobile message for evolving mobile media platforms; and 5) develop proficiency in evaluating the effectiveness of the mobile message using industry-based messaging standards. |
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