Dylan McLemore

Major principles of media law by examining the important court decisions, statutory and regulatory enactments in each area of communication law. Relevant constitutional freedoms and legal issues affecting professional communicators and all participants in a self-governing society. Practice applying the law and precedents to specific situations to determine if potential legal problems exist. No credit for students with credit in MC 5163. Previously offered as JB 4163 and JB 3163.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.

Major principles of media law by examining the important court decisions, statutory and regulatory enactments in each area of communication law. Relevant constitutional freedoms and legal issues affecting professional communicators and all participants in a self-governing society. Practice applying the law and precedents to specific situations to determine if potential legal problems exist. No credit for students with credit in MC 5163. Previously offered as JB 4163 and JB 3163.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.

Provides an overview and introduction to sport media consumption and communication within the sport industry. The primary focus of the course is on the role of strategic communication in all aspects of sport, fundamentals of sport publicity and promotional campaigns. Course previously offered as JB 3783 and SPM 3783.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in each; and pass proficiency review.

Course builds upon SPM 3813 skills with introduction of sports anchoring skills, studio “sports debate” programs, extended audio stories (features and mini-podcasts) and video packages with companion print stories. Students will contribute these stories to student media productions and outlets. The course also discusses use of social media for professional purposes, online content creation, and current topics impacting multimedia sports journalism and professional ethics.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3153 and SPM 3813 each with a grade of “C” or better; and pass proficiency review.

Course builds upon SPM 3813 skills with introduction of sports anchoring skills, studio “sports debate” programs, extended audio stories (features and mini-podcasts) and video packages with companion print stories. Students will contribute these stories to student media productions and outlets. The course also discusses use of social media for professional purposes, online content creation, and current topics impacting multimedia sports journalism and professional ethics.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3153 and SPM 3813 each with a grade of “C” or better; and pass proficiency review.

Prepares students to work in radio and internet audio production and imaging. Students prepare and present materials in a broadcasting situation. Students learn about and develop skills in different formats of audio production, including the production of audio messages such as radio commercials and long-form programming, including podcasting. Previously offered as JB 3873 and JB 2873.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3153 with a grade of C or better; and pass proficiency review.

Capstone research project or creative activity for a mass communication graduate student.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): 'B' or better in MC 5113, MC 5333, and MC 5651 and instructor permission.

Capstone research project or creative activity for a mass communication graduate student.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): 'B' or better in MC 5113, MC 5333, and MC 5651 and instructor permission.

Contemporary Sports Consumption will examine ethical and cultural considerations of the sports media as they pertain to case studies in sports promotion, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), sports gambling, drugs in sports, athletes and crime, privacy of athletes, gender and race in sports, international sports, labor issues in sports, and how the Internet is changing sports coverage.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.

This course provides an introductory reporting course specifically for aspiring professionals of major sectors of the sport media industry (i.e., television, internet sites, public relations, newspapers, radio, Twitter and magazines). Students learn the basics of game summaries, keeping accurate statistics, conducting interviews, structuring stories, incorporating quotes in sports media content, all while adhering to AP style and ethical standards of journalism and communications professionals. Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or higher in both; and pass proficiency review.

This course provides an introductory reporting course specifically for aspiring professionals of major sectors of the sport media industry (i.e., television, internet sites, public relations, newspapers, radio, Twitter and magazines). Students learn the basics of game summaries, keeping accurate statistics, conducting interviews, structuring stories, incorporating quotes in sports media content, all while adhering to AP style and ethical standards of journalism and communications professionals. Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or higher in both; and pass proficiency review.

Introduces students to various types of radio and television sports stories in the media. Students will learn to write in the aural style for broadcast/Web cast format. The course will emphasize other performance situations, such as producing and anchoring radio and television sportscasts. Students will be graded based on a combination of projects and testing.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3153 and MMJ 3263 and SPM 3813 each with a grade of “C” or better; and pass proficiency review.

Introduces students to various types of radio and television sports stories in the media. Students will learn to write in the aural style for broadcast/Web cast format. The course will emphasize other performance situations, such as producing and anchoring radio and television sportscasts. Students will be graded based on a combination of projects and testing.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3153 and MMJ 3263 and SPM 3813 each with a grade of “C” or better; and pass proficiency review.

Prepares students to work in radio and internet audio production and imaging. Students prepare and present materials in a broadcasting situation. Students learn about and develop skills in different formats of audio production, including the production of audio messages such as radio commercials and long-form programming, including podcasting. Previously offered as JB 3873 and JB 2873.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3153 with a grade of C or better; and pass proficiency review.