Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

JOUR 4900 - Special Issues and Topics in Journalism


Advanced issues-related topics in journalism and mass communication. Combines theoretical and historical knowledge to provide an in-depth examination of a topic selected by the instructor.

Requisites: (JOUR 231A and 233) or (231 and 233) or 2310 or 2311
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of a contemporary topic in journalism and mass media selected by the instructor.
  • Students will be able to identify and apply theoretical frameworks related to a contemporary topic in journalism and mass mediaselected by the instructor.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate historical and current knowledge about a contemporary topic in journalism and mass media selected by the instructor.


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