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Course Description
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Course Name
Principles and Practice of Journalism
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Host University
The American University of Rome
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Location
Rome, Italy
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Area of Study
Communication Studies, Media Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
ENG202 or permission of the instructor.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course explores the definition, qualities of, evaluation and selection, the channels and audiences of news. This theoretical introduction to the course will be followed by concentration on the actual practice of journalism; reporting (gathering information), news style, the form and organization of news stories, and the writing of various types of news stories: hard news, features, interviews, etc.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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