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JOUR 295 - Topics in Journalism and Mass Communications


Credits: 1-4


Study of a selected topic in journalism or mass communications. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Appropriate for non-majors.

Spring 2022, JOUR 295F-01: Topics in Journalism and Mass Communications: Say What? Landmark First Amendment Cases and their Implications for Speech in the 21st Century (3).  This course familiarizes students with the opportunities and challenges presented by the 1st Amendment and its interpretations by the court. These interpretations and categorization of expression have implication for the protection of  minority, often unpopular, viewpoints from being overpowered by the majority, or by the government. Over the years, the courts have clarified when and how speech can, and cannot, be restricted by the government. This course helps you to understand the 1st amendment in context and the different forms of expressions that have helped shaped the 1st Amendment jurisprudence. For example understanding why true threats and obscenity are not protected speech but provocative or offensive political opinions, and sometimes, hate speech are protected speech. The course also focuses on the use of speech rights by diverse groups of people to achieve justice and equality.  Abah.

Fall 2021, JOUR 295A-01: Topics in Journalism and Mass Communications: Studio Production (3). From Ariana Grande’s “Musical Genre Challenge” with Jimmy Fallon to Trevor Noah’s “The Daily Social Distancing Show,” much of our favorite content today flows out of the studio and onto our digital devices. Learning to produce programming and distribute it across platforms and formats can be a valuable skill set. This course will give students hands-on experience in the Reid Hall television studio and online to produce content for brands, academics, non-profits, and peer audiences. They will also engage with industry professionals virtually and will develop skills researching, interviewing, and writing for the medium. (Experiential Learning - EXP) C. Artwick.




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