Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

JOUR 3110 - History of American Journalism


Development of newspaper, magazine, and broadcast journalism from colonial period to present. Social, political, economic, and mechanical aspects.

Requisites: C or better in ((JOUR 231A and 233) or (231 and 233) or 2310 or 2311) OR (JOUR Minor and JOUR 1050 and 2150) and soph or jr or sr
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Appreciate the importance of history in the field of mass communication.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications.
  • Learn of the historical contributions of women, minorities and dissidents of the status quo in shaping communications.
  • Think critically, creatively and independently.
  • Understand important milestones in the development of mass communication.


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