Las Positas College | Summer/Fall 2023 Class Schedule

64 FALL 2023 925.424.1000 | [email protected] FALL 2023 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. 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: JAMS 21C with a minimum grade of C JAMS 22 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. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 24A MAGAZINE: COLLEGE MAGAZINE A 3.0 Units Creation of a journalistic-style student magazine. Emphasis is placed on developing content, writing in-depth magazine articles, producing photographs and other visual elements, correlating copy and visuals, laying out pages in the production process, copy editing, promoting advertising, managing the business-side of the magazine, and exploring ethical issues. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 24B MAGAZINE: COLLEGE MAGAZINE B 3.0 Units Leadership in the creation and promotion of a journalisticstyle student magazine, including development of skills in areas of social media and multimedia. Emphasis is placed on practicing and refining intermediate-level journalism skills while developing content, writing in-depth magazine articles, producing photographs and other visual elements, correlating copy and visuals, laying out pages in the production process, copy editing, promoting advertising, managing the businessside of the magazine, and exploring ethical issues. Prerequisite: JAMS 24A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX KINESIOLOGY - ACTIVITY COURSES - KIN AR1 ARCHERY 1 - BEGINNING ARCHERY 1.0 Units Covers the fundamental techniques of archery, terminology, accessories, and history of the sport. Students will acquire knowledge in the safe use and proper care of equipment, along with range safety. Practice and class competitions are provided to enhance skill development. KIN BD1 BADMINTON 1 1.0 Units Introduction to the fundamental techniques of badminton (for example, the forehand and backhand serve, service return, and lob shots). Course will also include grip, footwork, rules, equipment and court dimensions. KIN BD2 BADMINTON 2 1.0 Units The techniques of badminton for the intermediate player will be reviewed and performed. This course will also incorporate match analysis for singles and doubles play. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN BD1 with a minimum grade of C JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES JAMS 1 INTRO TO 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. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 3 INTRO TO 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. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 21A 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. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 21B 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: JAMS 21A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 21C 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 newscasts, an infographics, and reader surveys. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Students should serve in a leadership role. Prerequisite: JAMS 21B with a minimum grade of C JAMS 21D 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

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