JRNL3075-A International Communications (Spring 2014)

Course Details

This course prepares students to write and report in a converged media world with an emphasis on constructing short- and long-form multimedia reports in an international environment. The course considers issues such as accuracy, credibility, ethics, research and sourcing. Assignments will simulate professional media activities and build on information gathering techniques and news writing/reporting skills learned in other classes. Students who register for the course are required to go on the 2014 study trip to Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland May 11-May 25, 2014. In preparation for the trip, the course will meet in Spring 2014, exact dates to be announced by the professor. Costs for airfare, housing, etc. are in addition to tuition. If you are interested in taking this course, contact the Center for Global Engagement at 412-397-2151 or email Rick Moslen at Moslen@rmu.edu.
Session, Dates: 5 (03/10/2014 - 05/03/2014)
Days: W
Time: 06:00 - 08:50 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Hale Center 106
Seats Available: 10 Seats
Credits: 3

Course Description

The course prepares students to write and report in a converged media world with an emphasis on constructing short- and long-form multimedia reports in an international environment. The course considers issues such as accuracy, credibility, ethics, research and sourcing. Assignments will simulate professional media activities and build on information gathering techniques and news writing/reporting skills learned in other classes.

Prerequisites: JRNL2015 and JRNL2035 or concurrent

Course Materials

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About the Instructor(s)

Anthony J. Moretti, Ph.D.
Department Head, Communication and Organizational Leadership
Communication and Organizational Leadership

Coordinator, Washington Center Internship and Seminar Program
Office of the Provost

Associate Professor of Communication
Communication and Organizational Leadership

moretti@rmu.edu
412-397-6467 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 312
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