Craig Freeman

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the legal rights of, and restraints on, entertainment media. Students should gain a better understanding of how to protect themselves and your future employers from libel and privacy suits; how to fight for their right to gain access to documentation; and how the First Amendment impacts their daily life. Cannot be used for degree credit with MC 4163.

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the legal rights of, and restraints on, entertainment media. Students should gain a better understanding of how to protect themselves and your future employers from libel and privacy suits; how to fight for their right to gain access to documentation; and how the First Amendment impacts their daily life. Cannot be used for degree credit with MC 4163.

Introduces the basic sources, documents and reporting techniques needed to cover typical government beats. Real-world assignments provide practical experience reporting and writing on deadline across media platforms such as print, broadcast and Web. News judgment as well as interviewing, time- management and writing skills will be addressed. Gathering news in an ethical manner and telling substantive, multi-media stories that encompass the community's diversity are emphasized. Previously offered as JB 3263 and JB 2393.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.

Introduces the basic sources, documents and reporting techniques needed to cover typical government beats. Real-world assignments provide practical experience reporting and writing on deadline across media platforms such as print, broadcast and Web. News judgment as well as interviewing, time- management and writing skills will be addressed. Gathering news in an ethical manner and telling substantive, multi-media stories that encompass the community's diversity are emphasized. Previously offered as JB 3263 and JB 2393.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.

Reporting techniques empowering journalists to fulfill their watchdog role in a democracy. Practical experience in accurately reporting and writing on deadline. Focus on a multimedia mindset to tell the news of government through people. Emphasizes importance of human diversity and cultivating sources ethically. Stresses the use of government documents. Previously offered as JB 4313 and JB 3413.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3263 with a grade of 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.

Provides practical experience using the computer as a tool for data analysis while focusing on social science research methods. Combines the scientific method with the process approach to news writing. Teaches how to find and import data into a spreadsheet and systematically analyze it using basic and advanced techniques. The data analysis will generate an idea for a story for print or broadcast, which must be followed up with reporting and writing that stresses how people are affected. Previously offered as JB 4393.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3263 with a grade “C” or better, pass proficiency review; STAT 2013 or STAT 2023 or STAT 2053.

Independent study, directed readings or project development in mass communications to fit the student's academic and professional interests.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, and departmental majors only.

Reporting techniques empowering journalists to fulfill their watchdog role in a democracy. Practical experience in accurately reporting and writing on deadline. Focus on a multimedia mindset to tell the news of government through people. Emphasizes importance of human diversity and cultivating sources ethically. Stresses the use of government documents. Previously offered as JB 4313 and JB 3413.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3263 with a grade of 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.

Professional journalism at an advanced level. Special topics in areas such as announcing, performance; political, business and investigative reporting; advanced layout and design or audio production; feature, column and editorial writing. Course content varies by semester. Meets with MC 5540. No credit for students in MC 5540. Previously offered as JB 4540.Offered for fixed 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3153 or MMJ 3263 with a grade of 'C' or better and consent of department; and pass proficiency review.

Provides practical experience using the computer as a tool for data analysis while focusing on social science research methods. Combines the scientific method with the process approach to news writing. Teaches how to find and import data into a spreadsheet and systematically analyze it using basic and advanced techniques. The data analysis will generate an idea for a story for print or broadcast, which must be followed up with reporting and writing that stresses how people are affected. Previously offered as JB 4393.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3263 with a grade “C” or better, pass proficiency review; STAT 2013 or STAT 2023 or STAT 2053.

Provides practical experience using the computer as a tool for data analysis while focusing on social science research methods. Combines the scientific method with the process approach to news writing. Teaches how to find and import data into a spreadsheet and systematically analyze it using basic and advanced techniques. The data analysis will generate an idea for a story for print or broadcast, which must be followed up with reporting and writing that stresses how people are affected. Previously offered as JB 4393.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3263 with a grade “C” or better, pass proficiency review; STAT 2013 or STAT 2023 or STAT 2053.

Independent study, directed readings or project development in mass communications to fit the student's academic and professional interests.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, and departmental majors only.

Reporting techniques empowering journalists to fulfill their watchdog role in a democracy. Practical experience in accurately reporting and writing on deadline. Focus on a multimedia mindset to tell the news of government through people. Emphasizes importance of human diversity and cultivating sources ethically. Stresses the use of government documents. Previously offered as JB 4313 and JB 3413.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3263 with a grade of 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.

A study of the media and their effect on our culture, with an emphasis on the media's role in racial, gender and sexual orientation issues in the United States. By analyzing the mass media, we learn to interpret the consequences of the stories they tell. An introductory survey course for majors and non-majors. Previously offered as JB 1143.

A study of the media and their effect on our culture, with an emphasis on the media's role in racial, gender and sexual orientation issues in the United States. By analyzing the mass media, we learn to interpret the consequences of the stories they tell. An introductory survey course for majors and non-majors. Previously offered as JB 1143.

A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a senior faculty member, with second faculty reader and oral examination. Required for graduation with departmental honors in the School of Journalism and Broadcasting. Previously offered as JB 4993.Prerequisite(s): Departmental invitation, senior standing, Honors Program participation.

This is a graduate seminar designed to provide an understanding of the theory and practice of mass media. Through readings, lectures, multi-media presentations and guests who are industry experts, we explore the main media institutions and how they create, exhibit, and disseminate their products. The course also explores how diverse audiences and users select, use and react to media content. Special attention is paid to the audience/medium relationship, improving media literacy and a broad understanding of media ethics.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

Topical study in various disciplines taught by faculty from the undergraduate colleges for junior and senior students in the University Honors Program.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, junior standing.

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 a minimum grade of 70 on the Language Exam.

Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, and departmental majors only.

Reporting techniques empowering journalists to fulfill their watchdog role in a democracy. Practical experience in accurately reporting and writing on deadline. Focus on a multimedia mindset to tell the news of government through people. Emphasizes importance of human diversity and cultivating sources ethically. Stresses the use of government documents. Previously offered as JB 4313 and JB 3413.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3263 with a grade of 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.

Interaction between mass media and society with emphasis upon the communicator's ethics and responsibilities. Meets with MC 4733. No credit for students with credit in MC 4733.Prerequisite(s):Graduate standing.

A study of the media and their effect on our culture, with an emphasis on the media's role in racial, gender and sexual orientation issues in the United States. By analyzing the mass media, we learn to interpret the consequences of the stories they tell. An introductory survey course for majors and non-majors. Previously offered as JB 1143.