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Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
Interdisciplinary Studies - Journalism
102 STEM EDUCATION
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and
Mathematics 201.
This is a course on educational pathways in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students will
learn about educational requirements for STEM fields and
academic majors available at Reedley College and transfer
universities. Students will prepare STEM presentations to
inspire other students to pursue degrees in STEM fields. (A)
103 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN STEM
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
This is a course on technological developments
in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Students will learn about new developments in STEM-related
fields, such renewable energy, medicine, transportation,
communication, and basic science. Students will prepare
presentations and activities on these developments for K-12
and college students. (A)
300 ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER
0 units, .5-1 lab hour
This course provides individualized assistance to
increase the probability of a student’s successful completion of
his or her educational objectives. Hours will vary depending
upon individual student’s need.
301 BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
0 units, 3 lab hours
This is a learning assistance course in basic skills:
reading, mathematics, writing and study skills as applied to a
variety of disciplines. Instruction will occur individually or in
small groups by the instructor or with student lab assistants.
An individual learning plan must be approved which serves
as the basis for assessment and counseling.
JOURNALISM (JOURN)
1
INTRODUCTION TO MASS
COMMUNICATIONS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course will take a critical and historical study
of American mass media structure and trends. After reviewing
communication theory and journalistic ethics students
will explore course surveys, books, newspapers, magazines,
television, radio, film, press services, the internet and the
systems of advertising and public relations. Discussions will
include economics, technology, global media, media literacy
and social issues. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID JOUR 100)
3
NEWS WRITING
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A.
This course will explore news information gathering
and writing for print media across multiple platforms. Students
will learn the basics of news writing, methods and practices,
interviewing, feature writing with an emphasis on writing
against weekly deadlines. The course will address ethical,
policy and legal questions confronting reporters and their
editors and publishers. (A, CSU)
7
WRITING BY DESIGN: INTRODUCTION
TO PUBLICATION AND PRODUCTION
OF THE SCHOOL
NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A.
This course focuses on the development of camera-
ready, publishable-quality projects and well written news and
feature articles through three stages of production for the
school newspaper: writing copy, design, and layout. Students
learn multiple platforms of journalism and gain practical
experience. Familiarity with a word processing program is
highly recommended, but not required. (A, CSU)
8
STUDENT PUBLICATION STAFF
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A.
Students taking this course lead and manage the
production of student print, broadcast and online publications.
Students learn interviewing, writing, photography, editing,
print and visual online layouts and design. Students also learn
about the integration of multimedia materials and emerging
technologies in journalism. (A, CSU)