Critical examination of the development of ethical standards for journalists. Areas covered include deceptive practices, conflict of interest, privacy, sources, and coverage of terrorism and victims of crime. Required of all students majoring in journalism. Should be taken early in the student's program. Introduces the student to the history and development of the various mass media in America, with specific focus on the news media.
Students examine the influence of technology and economics on the media.
Emphasis is given to the role of advertising, public relations, media ownership, and the public in shaping the content of mass communication. Students discuss current issues and trends in the media within the context of the new communications environment created by digital information technologies. This seminar introduces students to the best reportage and nonfiction literature of the last two centuries, with a particular focus on work produced in and about New York City. We look for New York City in these works, as a place, a character, an idea. This, or V54.0022, is required of all students majoring or minoring in journalism.