Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

JOUR 2150 - Mass Media Writing Principles


Overview of news journalism and strategic communication writing practices.

Requisites: JOUR 1050 or MDIA 1091 or VICO 1000 and not JOUR major
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:
  • Students will be able to define news.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of theories in the use and presentation of images and information.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of principles and laws of freedom of speech and the press.
  • Students will be able to write news stories for print, broadcast, and online media.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles of pursuing truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of writing practices related to media relations, publicity, and other strategic communication areas.
  • Students will be able to think critically, creatively, and independently.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of clear and effective writing.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how news journalism and strategic communication writing differ.
  • Students will be able to apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information.


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