JOUR 21

Introduction To Mass Communications

This course is designed principally as a survey of the mass media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, televisioin, motion pictures, books, the internet/web and new technologies. The course will include study of mass communication theories, the effect of new technologies on society and the history of mass communication media. Students will research and analyze current mass media phenomena and will produce a term paper or research project reflecting their discoveries. THIS COURSE WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN FALL 2012

JOUR 24

Newspaper Production

Designed as a practicum in print production, primarily newspaper. Students will be required to work for a print publication, typically the college newspaper, The Lance. Instructional topics include advanced newswriting (first semester), principles of editing (second semester), publication design (third semester), and management issues (fourth semester). The two-hour instructional component is a mix of lectures, discussion and group work. The lab component will include staff meetings for the college print production. Assessment in the course is based on mastery of the instructional content and quality of work done for a print publication. Students are required to keep files of their published work during the semester. Students who work for a print publication other than the Shasta College Lance must sign up for 1 to 2 units of work site learning to be taken concurrently with Jour 24. Note: This course may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments, since course content varies and skills are enhanced by repetition and practice. THIS COURSE WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN SPRING 2012

JOUR 24 SYLLABUS