Beat The Press: Questioning The Media
Overview
Subject area
JOURN
Catalog Number
100W
Course Title
Beat The Press: Questioning The Media
Department(s)
Description
An introduction to the U.S. journalism industry, analyzing the American press’s strengths and shortcomings from historical and contemporary perspectives. Topics include the First Amendment and free speech, the evolution of media in the United States, the business of journalism, objectivity and bias, legal controversies, journalistic ethics, and the industry’s future
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
WRIC - WRIC (Writing Intensive)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
008285