Austin Community College
Summer 2011 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 11/30/2011 12:37:42
JOURNALISM
5.5 Week Session May 23 - June 29
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
5.5 Week Session June 30 - August 8
COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communications
E [20/28] 29220 Lec 003 RGC 3348 MTWThF 9:05am - 10:35am OH Torrisi, Jessie
COMM 2311 News Reporting I
E+ [20/25] 29222 Lec 003 RGC 229 MTWThF 10:40am - 12:10pm OH Torrisi, Jessie
5.5 Week Session May 23 - June 29
COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communications
E [21/28] 28632 DIL 002 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Gaines, Judy
COMM 2311 News Reporting I
E+ [26/28] 28634 DIL 001 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Gaines, Judy
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.