Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - CANCELLED COURSES
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Updated: 01/27/2010 14:00:58
JOURNALISM
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communications
E [0/28] 39821 Lec 007 RRH 307 TTh 12:50pm - 2:05pm OH Martin, Debra
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
COMM 2305 Copy Editing
E+ [0/15] 44450 Lec 003 RVS 2221 TTh 5:40pm - 7:20pm OH Stooksberry, Barbara
COMM 2311 News Reporting I
E+ [0/24] 44451 Lec 003 RVS 2221 TTh 1:25pm - 3:05pm Staff
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communications
A survey of the basic factors affecting human communication, including theories and models of communication. In-depth study of the relationship of mass media and society. An overview of trends in newspapers, radio, television, film, and books, and the related institutions of advertising, public relations, and photography.
COMM 2305 Copy Editing
A study of copy editing for errors of fact and expression with emphasis on editing for readability, headline writing, and page make-up. Prerequisite: COMM 2311.
COMM 2311 News Reporting I
Gathering and writing news stories for newspapers, newsmagazines, and newsletters. Study of news writing techniques and appeal to reader interest.
News Reporting I: Honors - Please contact the Honors Department at 223-3255 or honors@austincc.edu for additional information. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301.