Learn about the role and function of journalism in a democratic society, legal and ethical issues in journalism, economic challenges, the changing landscape of the media industry, and some of the most important pieces of American journalism. Also learn about the major principles of journalism and be introduced to techniques used by journalists to cover society.
Course Goals
- Explain how and why journalism matters today to a self-governing society
- Explain the core principles of journalism and how they differ from the fields that value advocacy
- Describe enterprise and exclusive content worth paying for
- Explain and compare evolving fields and careers