JRNL3075-A Journalism Abroad (Spring 2017)
This section was canceled as of 12/06/2016

Course Details

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. Students who register for the course are required to attend class and go on the 2017 study abroad program to Canada May 7-May 20, 2017. In addition to tuition, there will be study abroad costs for transportation, housing, etc. If you are interested in taking this course, contact the Center for Global Engagement at 412-397-6893 or email Rick Moslen at moslen@rmu.edu for more information about the study abroad travel arrangements and costs.
Session, Dates: 5 (03/06/2017 - 04/29/2017)
Days: W
Time: 01:00 - 02:50 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room:
Seats Available: Canceled as of 12/06/2016
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 or permission of the department head

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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