JOMC 111 Minorities and Communication 3 credits. An examination of racial stereotypes and minority portrayals in U.S. culture and communication. Emphasis is on the portrayal of Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans in the mass media. The Black Press and U.S. History 3 credits. A chronological survey of the African-American press in the United States since 1827.
Emphasis is on key people and issues during critical areas in the African-American experience.
An examination of women as media producers, subjects, and audiences with a focus on current practices and possibilities for change. JOMC 120 Electronic Field Production and Editing 3 credits. Students create and produce professional-quality video projects. JOMC 121 Advanced Broadcast News Reporting 3 credits. Examination and application of in-depth broadcast news reporting techniques, especially investigative reporting, special events coverage, and the documentary.