This course explores diverse genres of print media and considers topics such as how facts are constructed in news reporting, how print and electronic media relate to each other, how ethical guidelines affect print media, how different publications represent similar events, and how social forces and journalistic writing shape each other. Readings include genre theory, journalistic writing in current print and electronic publications, and case studies involving ethics and representation. Themes and texts vary by instructor. Please consult the department website for information on current and upcoming offerings.
Course UID
004673.1
Course Subject
Catalog Number
339
Long title
Genre: Print Media