Shakespeare's life and times will be studied in some detail. ENG 102 is recommended. ENG 102 is recommended. Stress is placed on the relationships and responsibilities of the mass media to society. The gathering and writing of news stories.
Emphasis is on clear and concise written expression.
Study of news sources, acceptable forms of stories, and style and methods of various media are included. Practical laboratory experience is provided on the student newspaper. Opportunity to gather facts, write, edit, sell and design ads, take and develop photographs, write headlines, and design and produce layouts for publication. Standard copyreading symbols are used, as in the Associated Press and United Press International stylebooks. Study of legal freedom and libel laws is included, as is editing of copy on electronic typesetting equipment if possible.