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JRNL 454 Contemporary Problems in Journalism


Emphasis on student investigation, reporting and writing on selected ethical problems in the media industry, such as conflicts between advertising and editorial content and actual or perceived conflicts of interest between journalists and people they cover. Emphasis on conducting in-depth studies of major social issues and quality of media coverage.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

Prerequisites -
Other Restrictions -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Junior standing

Keywords: journalism 
Often cross-Listed with: JRNL 554  
Equivalent Courses: JRNL 554 
Updates: Change to dept. 4/2016, effective Fall 2016; Graduate Credit rescinded 3/2015, effective Fall 2015; Graduate Credit added 7/2011


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