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[email protected] SPRING 2021 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. MASS COMMUNICATIONS MSCM 1 INTRO REPORTING & NEWSWRITING 3.0 Units An introduction to gathering, synthesizing/organizing, and writing news in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the journalist, analysis of exemplary journalistic models, and related legal and ethical issues. Students will report and write based on their original interviews and research to produce news content. Experiences may include covering speeches, meetings, and other events, writing under deadline and use of AP Style. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. MSCM 5 INTROTO MASS COMMUNICATIONS 3.0 Units Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society, including history, structure, and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. MSCM 7 INTROTO PUBLIC RELATIONS 3.0 Units Introduction to the principles, history, development, and professional practice of modern public relations. Includes concepts of planning and executing effective communication strategies, including message design and distribution, for any organization. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A MSCM 16A EXPRESS COLLEGE NEWSPAPER A 3.0 Units An applied course in which students practice and refine beginning journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. The focus of study is on basic news, feature, and opinion stories. Students are introduced to concepts related to photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX MSCM 16B EXPRESS COLLEGE NEWSPAPER B 3.0 Units An applied course in which students practice and refine intermediate journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. Focus is on in-depth news, feature and opinion stories. Students develop intermediate abilities in photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Prerequisite: MSCM 16A with a minimum grade of C Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX MSCM 16C EXPRESS COLLEGE NEWSPAPER C 3.0 Units An applied course in which students practice and refine advanced journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. Focus is on leadership, editing the work of others, improving writing and multimedia skills, and improving the Express. Enhanced leadership role includes outreach to the community and representation as journalist and leader at events. Students develop advanced abilities in writing, photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. Students will produce course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Students should serve in a leadership role. Prerequisite: MSCM 16B with a minimum grade of C MSCM 16D EXPRESS COLLEGE NEWSPAPER D 3.0 Units An applied capstone course in which students practice and refine advanced journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. Focus is on completing a portfolio project, exploring career opportunities in the field, leading others, editing the work of others, improving writing and multimedia skills, and improving the Express. Students work to develop advanced abilities in writing, photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, leadership, and editing skills. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Student assumes a leadership role and create workshops to benefit other staff members. Prerequisite: MSCM 16C with a minimum grade of C MSCM 17 EXPRESS EDITORIAL BOARD 1.0 Units The roles and responsibilities of leaders on the college newspaper, the Express. Practical experience participating in editorial board meetings, setting policy for the newspaper, and leading in the decision-making process for issue planning, budgeting, and the development of the newspaper. Enrollment is limited to student leaders on the Express. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A MSCM 19A JOURNAL OF ARTS ANDWRITING A 3.0 Units Creation of a literary-style student magazine. Practical training in the managing, editing, formatting, and printing of a literary magazine. Enrollment constitutes the staff of the magazine. Cross listed with ENG 19A. A student who has successfully completed ENG 19A cannot enroll in MSCM 19A. Scan here to visit the current Spring 2021 class schedule online.