Class members will critique positives and negatives of interview. Interview topic to be approved by professor . Student will choose a significant event in the history of sports and media and write a five-page research paper. This paper should include a description of the event, a discussion of the impact media placed in our understanding of the event, and a conclusion about the role of the media in society in relation to this particular event and in general. Students will also be required to conduct a ten-minute professional class presentation utilizing available technology and additional support materials.
Topics are to be approved by professor.
Title Page, Table of Contents, Bibliography and Appendices will be in addition to the 5 typed pages. Student will act as a press agent for a professional team. Student will reveal the situation and the press release to be issued in a five-minute professional class presentation. Student must develop a clear objective for the press release and how it will assist the professional team in addressing the situation. Press release topic to be approved by professor.