Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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JOUR 4923 - Seminar in Online Journalism
Introduction to ethical, theoretical, and societal issues of the Internet and online journalism. Digital divide and diversity, social impact of the Internet, and communicators’ new roles in a globally networked society.
Requisites: C or better in (JOUR 2310 or 2311) or BC5374 or BC5381
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures and of the significance and impact of mass communications in a global society.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications.
- Think critically, creatively, and independently.
- Understand principles and laws of freedom of speech and press in the U.S. especially as they relate to online journalism.
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