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| CJN-101 | Introduction to Communication... | |
PrerequisitesCJN Majors Only Course Credits4.00 DescriptionAn introduction to the discipline addressing social science, humanities and practical art approaches to the study of communication. Students investigate the broad themes and foundational concepts which unify the discipline in order to understand the diverse fields, functions and purposes of communication. Normally offered every semester. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-103 | Presentations Skills... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThe development, delivery of oral presentations. Students develop skills in oral and physical delivery, organization, persuasion, critical thinking and use of support media. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-112 | Journalism I... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn introductory news writing course designed to teach both the writing style used by journalists and basic techniques used for gathering and presenting information for general publication. The course emphasizes fundamental writing and reporting skills such as interviews, finding sources, and choosing essential facts. Students will also be introduced to feature news writing and be assigned to develop and write basic stories drawn from real-life situations. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-114 | Great Works of Journalism... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn examination of important contributions to the literature of journalism through an analysis of major writers and news coverage of significant events from a journalistic perspective. Term OfferedOccasional Course TypesHumanities & History |
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| CJN-177 | Professional Communication... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn introduction to the processes of professional communication, with emphasis on oral presentations, report writing, effective listening, and interpersonal communication in the business environment. Required of all students in the Sawyer Business School. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-210 | Communication Research Statistics... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThe course develops an understanding of how statistics are used in the presentation of information and arguments in Communication and Journalism. Emphasizing a conceptual approach to learning statistics, the course focuses on data collection and summarization, correlation, regression, sampling, estimation, and tests of significance. Students perform basic statistical calculations using SPSS software. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring Course TypesQuantitative Reasoning |
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| CJN-212 | Journalism II... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 112 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionModern reporting techniques are examined and applied to writing of full-length news and feature news stories, with an emphasis on investigative journalism. The course includes an introduction to and an analysis of alternative or "new journalism", combined with the survery of journalistic styles and standards as they evolved in the American and International Press over the last century. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-213 | Feature Writing... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn exploration of narrative journalism. Students will learn narrative style while writing longer, in-depth articles. Term Offered |
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| CJN-214 | Professional Writing... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionProvides students with the opportunity to develop their writing style for a professional audience. Memo writing, report writing, letter writing and other common writing situations for business professionals are considered. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-215 | Interpersonal Communication... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAnalysis of communication behavior in individual and group environments. Topics include conflict, leadership, common communication difficulties, communication roles and reflective thinking. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-216 | Intercultural Communication... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn examination of the communication variations and cultural viewpoints and their impact on cross-cultural communication. A special emphasis is placed on rituals and message patterns in non-Western cultures. Cultural Diversity B Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring Course TypesCultural Diversity Opt B |
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| CJN-217 | Gay and Lesbian Studies... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionExamines the portrayal of homosexuality in political, social and cultural discourse. Analyzes the role of media and symbolic construction in the shaping of public values, opinions and social movements. Cultural Diversity A Term OfferedOccasional Course TypesCultural Diversity Opt A |
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| CJN-235 | Argument & Advocacy... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionModern applications of argument in political, social and legal situations. Emphasis on development of arguments, analysis, use of evidence and delivery of oral and written assignments. Normally offered every semester. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-239 | Media Law... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionExplores the legal rights, responsibilities, and constraints on the media, and media professionals. Special focus on defamation, copyright, obscenity, broadcast regulation and media-related tort law. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-245 | Forensics... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits1.00- 8.00 DescriptionIntensive research on topics in debate and active participation in the University forensics program. ECR Term OfferedOccasional Course TypesExpanded Classroom Requirement |
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| CJN-247 | Design Lab... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionComputer applications for Advertising and communication design. Using various graphical editing and design programs, students learn the theory and practice of design for layout, logos, and graphic elements in communication. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-253 | Broadcast Journalism... | |
PrerequisitesTake CJN-112; Course Credits4.00 DescriptionIntroduces students to newswriting, production and performance techniques for radio and television. Students write, produce, and perform new packages as part of the course. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-255 | Introduction to Media... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn introduction to the role of media in contemporary society, focusing on media's influence on cultural, political, and ideological processes. An examination of the historical contexts within which newspapers, radio, television and new media technologies developed and how audiences interact with and influence the use of media. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring Course TypesSocial Science |
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| CJN-257 | Advertising... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionTheoretical and practical applications of communication are considered in terms of advertising strategies and campaigns for media. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-259 | Sports Public Relations... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThe application of Public Relations strategies and techniques in college and professional sports. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-265 | Small Group & Team Communication... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAnalysis of the concepts and theories of communication in small groups and teams. Improvement of problem-solving, decision-making, analysis and evaluation skills in the team environment. The study and practice of merging trends in team dialogue, team learning, team development and leadership. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-275 | Advanced Public Speaking... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 103 or CJN 177 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionIntensive training in public speaking techniques employing a variety of speaking situations. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-277 | Public Relations... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThe basic principle techniques and processes of public relations are examined. Issues, trends, opportunities, and problems faced by the practitioner and impacting the organization are analyzed. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-285 | Media and Pop Culture I... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionExamines the influence of media upon contemporary society. Television, radio, film and print formats are discussed in terms of their persuasive impact on American mass culture. Focus is on the period 1950-1970. Term OfferedOffered Fall Term Course TypesSocial Science |
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| CJN-287 | Media Criticism... | |
PrerequisitesCJN-255 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionCritical examination of various mass media including film, television, radio, music, newspapers and magazines. Theories of media criticism discussed and applied to specific media or media products. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term Course TypesSocial Science |
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| CJN-288 | Film Language: From Silents to Citizen Kane... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionFilm history from 1895 - 1940. An introduction to the language and technology of cinema as developed by pioneering filmmakers, and a basic discussion of aesthetics and critcism of film. Key films from the silent era through Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-290 | Women in Struggle on Film... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionProblems of women at work and at war, in love, marriage and pregnancy, as seen in Hollywood films, both old and new, and in documentaries. The roles of women are examined historically, psychologically, sociologically, and cinematically. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOffered Fall Term Course TypesHumanities & History |
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| CJN-291 | Film Studies: the Modern Era... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionFilm history from 1940 until 1970. Includes an emphasis on film aesthetics, criticism, and history from World War II through the end of the Hollywood studio system; from film noir to Italian Neo-Realism to the French New Wave. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term Course TypesHumanities & History |
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| CJN-293 | Hong Kong Cinema... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionConducted in a seminar format, we examine the film texts of Wong Kar-wai, Andrew Lau/Alan Mak by focusing on issues such a colonization/decolonization, transnational political economy and global Hollywood, the Greater Chinese Dynasty, diaspora, and postmodern aesthetics. Term OfferedOccasional Course TypesCultural Diversity Opt B |
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| CJN-297 | New Media New Markets... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionExplores current trends in advertising and public relations. Examines new media choices in cable, direct response and the internet and their impact on thses professions. Includes an analysis of new markets in Generation:X, Generation:Y, the international and ethnic communities. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-301 | Documentary Film and the Image of Conflict in the Middle East... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThis course will focus on some of the divisions and conflicts within Isreali society. Students will analyze and compare mainstream media discourse to alternative representations in documentary film. Analysis will also cover media representation of the Isreali-Palestinian conflict. Term OfferedOccasional Course TypesCultural Diversity Opt B |
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| CJN-313 | Advanced Reporting... | |
PrerequisitesTake CJN-112 and CJN-212; Course Credits4.00 DescriptionThe principles and techniques of advanced news and investigative reporting are studied and applied. Students develop, organize, and write detailed news and news-feature stories based on original research. Each student is assigned a real-life news "beat" or news project to work on throughout the semester. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-317 | Copy Editing... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 112 or CJN 113 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionA study of the fundamentals of copy editing, newspaper typography, and makeup. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term |
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| CJN-325 | World Cinema... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThis course examines films from cultures around the globe, including masterpieces of cinema from European, Asian, South American, and African nations. (Films are often subtitled.) Term OfferedOccasional Course TypesHumanities & History |
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| CJN-335 | Persuasion... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAnalysis of persuasive techniques particularly those used by communicators in their attempt to gain public acceptance. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-343 | Advanced Feature Writing... | |
PrerequisitesTake CJN-112 and CJN-212; Course Credits4.00 DescriptionEmphasizes in-depth development of articles in the style of narrative journalism for magazines and other publications. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-347 | Media Planning... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 257 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionThe planning and purchasing of advertising space and time. The course examines media costs, budgets, and media strategy for different audiences and markets. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-353 | Broadcast Journalism II... | |
PrerequisitesTake CJN-253 and CJN-355; Course Credits4.00 DescriptionAdvanced work in newswriting, production, and performance techniques for television. Students report, write, and produce news packages, with emphasis on increasing the depth, breadth and frequency of reporting. Work will also include gathering, organizing, and evaluation the newsworthiness of information, evaluating the credibility of sources, writing the story, and producing broadcast quality work. Cannot be taken concurrently with CJN 483. Term OfferedAlternates Fall & Spring |
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| CJN-354 | Digital Cinema... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionStudents study cinematography techniques and theory, putting them into practical application in various projects using video cameras, lighting and composition to create images and scenes. Students produce work in multiple environments including stage and on-location shoots. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-355 | Media Production... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionPractical exposure to methods of production and production equipment of the media. Students are introduced to basic theoretical concepts, such as three-point lighting and white balancing, and apply those to their productions. Students create a variety of non-fiction videos in teams and/or by themselves. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring Course TypesExpanded Classroom Requirement |
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| CJN-356 | TV Studio Production... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThis course provides students with a hands-on introduction to the process of planning, preparing, producing, and evaluating studio productions. Students are exposed to the elements and terminology of a multi-camera studio with live switching, audio mixing and studio lighting. Students produce interviews, PSA's, and a live variety/talk show. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-357 | Post Production... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn exploration into the activities that wrap up the creation of films and television programs. Students create and add motion-graphics and visual effects to edited programs, generating output for videotape, the web, and DVD platforms. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-358 | Family Communication... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThis course will look at different family structures using communication concepts and theories as a focus to glance at family life. Communication issues will include the creation of meaning and identity through storytelling, rules and roles, conflict, power, intimacy, and then glance at challenges to the family unit. Students will need to understand their own family issues so that they can glance across the street to neighbors's differing viewpoints, so that we can broaden to begin to understand families from different cultures. We will accomplish this by examining both fictional and real families portrayed in television, movies, documentaries, as well as in fiction and non-fiction writing. Final projects will be a paper and presentation about a specific family communication concept applied to a specific family unit. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-359 | Advertising Copy... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 257 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionContinuation of Advertising, with special emphasis on practical advertising and advertising campaigns. Normally offered every semester. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-361 | Television News Producing... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 253 and CJN 355 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionStudents produce news segments, series, and/or specials leading to broadcast quality products. Emphasis will be on the pacing, timing, and flow of newscasts, as well as pre-production, teases (script and on-camera) and the issues of an audience and professional ethics. Cannot be taken concurrently with CJN 483 Term OfferedAlternates Fall & Spring |
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| CJN-365 | American Cinema... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionTrends in Hollywood and American independent cinema from 1970 onwards, including maverick directors, Hollywood blockbusters, and, when possible, class visits by New England-based filmmakers. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-366 | Great Film Directors... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn in-depth look at the films of one great film director, either American or foreign, demonstrating how the filmmaker develops his/her themes over the course of a career. As there is a different director each time, this course can be taken for credit more than once. (But will only count once towards the Major) Term OfferedOccasional Course TypesHumanities & History |
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| CJN-375 | Organizational Communication... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionHistorical development of the theory of organizations, examination of information flow, network analysis, communication overload and underload, corporate culture, superior-subordinate communications, organizational effectiveness and change processes. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedCourse TypesSocial Science |
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| CJN-377 | Public Relations II: Strategic Research and Writing for PR... | |
PrerequisitesCJN-277; Course Credits4.00 DescriptionAn applied course that focuses on Public Relations research methods, the development of persuasive messages, and the selection, development and editing of appropriate materials used to communication with an organization's stakeholders. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-378 | Event Planning and Promotion... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 277 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionExamines how conferences are built, promoted, managed, and assesses, with particular emphasis on nonprofit conventions, trade shows, amd volunteer organizations. Specific Isuues analyzed include facilities planning and contracts, legal issues, volunteer management, budgeting, marketing, and planner/staff communication Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-381 | Business of Media... | |
PrerequisitesCJN-255 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionExplores how media in the 21st century are managed. Students learn contemporary trends in media regulation, ownership structures, programming strategies, audience measurement, and global business tactics. Students apply these concepts by running a media firm simulation. Normally offered yearly Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-383 | Online Advertising... | |
PrerequisitesCJN-257; Course Credits4.00 DescriptionAll forms of online advertising are explored, including paid search, with a focus on building a brand online. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-385 | Globalization of Media and Telecommunications... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionExplores the development of global media and telecommunication corporations and technologies and the influence these transnational organizations and technologies bear on regional and nation-state communication policy, global and local culture, and the world economy. Cultural Diversity B ECR Term OfferedOffered Spring Term Course TypesCultural Diversity Opt B,Expanded Classroom Requirement |
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| CJN-387 | Media Relations... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionExamines the relationships among the public and private sector organizations and the media. The course focuses on issues management, the role of public relations and the perspective of media professionals in the discussion of public issues. Normally offered alternate years. Term Offered |
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| CJN-389 | Social Media... | |
PrerequisitesCJN-257; Course Credits4.00 DescriptionSocial media sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter are examined from a cultural and critical perspective. The use of social media for community formation, social presence, identity building and social activism are considered. The roles of advertising, public relations and branding are examined. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-390 | Screenwriting... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionStudents learn the basic principles of writing a short film for the screen by closely examining professional scripts and one-act films, and then creating, step-by-step, their own one-act screenplay so that it could be ready for production. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term |
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| CJN-398 | Special Topics: Photojournalism In Toscania... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits3.00 DescriptionThis course will be an in-depth analysis of the field of Photojournalism. Emphasis will be placed on development of photo essays and the visual impact of photography on the print media. Following the pattern created in my photography classes at the Dakar campus students will also create personal and group portfolios and will exhibit the work to the greater university community in Boston. Additionally each student will be required to produce a research paper and photo essay as a Power Point presentation on a subject approved by the instructor that will allow the student to examine in depth an aspect of historic or contemporary life in Italy The history of photography and photojournalism will be discussed in order to give students a perspective on the field and to understand their own role in the journalistic process. The basic technical aspects of camera work and photo composition will be taught as well as the new advanced techniques used by photojournalists working with digital photography equipment and computers. Image capture, manipulation, captioning, electronic transmission and line quality printing for exhibit will be presented. The region of Tuscania and the facilities at the Lorenzo dc Medici campus make for an ideal location for the class, Field trips to Rome to explore and photograph the city and the Old Forum and to Florence where a visit to the Museo Nazionale Alinari Della Fotografia is planned, along with local excursions to archaeological sites near Tarquinia where permission has already been granted to visit and photograph and the nationally protected nature reserves nearby, as welt as the town of Toscania itself will provide fertile visual opportunities for the aspiring photojournalism students. As always Study Abroad Photojournalism classes serve as a vehicle for spreading good will in the host country, creating greater inter-cultural understanding, and offering students the opportunity to begin developing a mature world view. Term OfferedSummer |
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| CJN-400 | Media Effects & Audiences... | |
PrerequisitesPrerequisite: CJN-255 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionExplores the theoretical and practical research on major issues in the media from a social scientific perspective. Examines the effects that sexual and violent media content, stereotyping, political messages, communication technologies, advertising and marketing have on audiences. Students acquire quantitative method skills such as survey, experiment and content analysis. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOffered Fall Term Course TypesSocial Science |
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| CJN-403 | Issues in Journalism... | |
PrerequisitesCJN-112 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionEach time this course is offered it examines a different in Journalism, such as Social Justice Journalism, Electronic Journalism, Ethics, Political Journalism, and International Journalism. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term |
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| CJN-405 | Communication Theory... | |
PrerequisitesSenior Standing;CJN majors only Course Credits4.00 DescriptionSenior standing; CJN majors only. An interdisciplinary examination of the development of communication theories from the classical tradition to the modern perspectives of rhetoricians, scientist, psychologist, sociologists, philosophers and others. Normally offered every semester. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-415 | Review Writing... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAnalysis and critique of movies, theater, music, art and food. Normally offered every semester. Term OfferedOffered Fall Term |
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| CJN-421 | Media Seminar... | |
PrerequisitesTake CJN-255;CJN Majors with Senior Standing Course Credits4.00 DescriptionConducted in an interactive and intensive seminar format, students examine special media topics by leading class discussion and engaging in original research. Possible topics include, but a not limited to: women, gender and communication technologies; media and social movements; topics in cultural studies; media and democracy; media and community; and participatory media culture. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term |
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| CJN-437 | Ad Campaigns... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 359, CJN 257, CJN 247 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionPrinciples of advertising campaigns. Students design, plan and produce a national advertising campaign for a client as members of a simulated agency team. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-455 | Advanced Media Production... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 355 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionThe course focus is on specialized production techniques including advanced lighting, sound recording, cinematography and editing techniques. Students work in teams to create a variety of fiction productions. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-457 | Integrated Marketing Communication... | |
PrerequisitesTake CJN 277, CJN 257, and CJN 247. Course Credits4.00 DescriptionExamines the integration of advertising, promotion, public relations and marketing communication in the strategic communication process. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-465 | Film and Society... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThe study of the relationship between film and society. The course features filmmakers who emphasize political, historical, racial, gender, and other important social issues. Normally offered yearly. Revised Description A study of how cinema reflects, and reflects on, the values of the society in which it is produced. The course features films and filmmakers who emphasize political and social issues dealing with race, gender, sexuality, and other important concerns. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-466 | Seminar in Film... | |
PrerequisitesTake CJN-288 CJN-291 and CJN-355; Course Credits4.00 DescriptionCourse merges theoretical and practical film studies approaches. Students revisit concepts learned in previous classes and apply them to advanced film analysis. Analysis incl. (re)creation of important film scenes or concepts, such as Eisenstein's five types of montage. (Capstone course, prereq. 288, 291, 355) Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-467 | Film Genres... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionTheories of genre as applied to a specific film genre, with a different genre each semester: i.e., screwball comedy, horror film, science fiction, the western the musical, film noir. This film may be taken for credit more than once. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-477 | Public Relations II... | |
PrerequisitesCJN 277, 377 AND Senior Standing. Course Credits4.00 DescriptionExamines case students and typical public relations problems experienced by profil and not-for-profit organizations. The course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of the skills, techniques, and knowledge of public relations by creating a comprehensive campaign for an actual client. Fulfills ECR requirement. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring Course TypesExpanded Classroom Requirement |
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| CJN-479 | Environmental Public Relations... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn examination of the public issues involving the environment. Focuses on public relations strategies for government agencies, corporations and other organizations concerned with the environment. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term |
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| CJN-480 | Documentary Film Production... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionStudents analyze contemporary documentaries and study documentary history and theory. Working in teams, students also produce, write, direct, crew, and edit documentary shorts. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-481 | Making the Short Film... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionThis advanced class works together as a crew for the creation of a short narrative film shot in HD video. Under the direction of the professor students learn the process of making professional-quality work. Each student will be responsible for various crew positions during pre-production and the shooting of the film. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-483 | Suffolk TV News... | |
PrerequisitesTake CJN 253 CJN 355 and either CJN 353 or CJN 361 or instructor's consent. Course Credits4.00 DescriptionStudents write, direct, crew, edit and serve as talent in producing the CJN Department's weekly news program aired on Boston Cable Access. Cannot be taken concurrently with CJN 361 or CJN 353. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term Course TypesExpanded Classroom Requirement |
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| CJN-485 | Rhetoric of Protest & Reform... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionExamines the persuasive strategies of social reform movements with special emphasis on the civil rights', women's rights, and gay rights movements in the United States. Normally offered yearly. Cultural Diversity A Term OfferedOccasional Course TypesCultural Diversity Opt A,Humanities & History |
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| CJN-490 | Temple Street Project... | |
PrerequisitesCJN-253. CJN-355 Course Credits4.00- 8.00 DescriptionStudents write, direct, crew, edit and serve as talent in producing the Department's magazine- format television program aired on Boston Cable Access. Normally offered every semester. Term Offered |
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| CJN-491 | Special Topics in Communications... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionCurrent issues in the field of communication. Normally offered every semester. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-492 | Special Topics in Public Relations... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionCurrent issues in Public Relations. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOffered Fall Term |
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| CJN-493 | Special Topics in Film... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionSpecialized courses in film theory, history, criticism and genre. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-494 | Special Topics in Advertising... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionCurrent issues in the field of advertising. Normally offered every semester. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-496 | Special Topics in Media Production... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionSpecialized courses in writing, editing, producing, directing, and other facets of media production. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-497 | Special Topics in Media... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionSpecialized courses in media trends, history, theory,and criticism Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOccasional |
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| CJN-503 | Experiential Learning in Communication... | |
Prerequisites16 Hrs of CJN coursework or CJN Advisor consent Course Credits1.00-12.00 DescriptionInternships, practicum, and independent study experiences in Communication are available prior to the start of each semester. Normally offered every semester. ECR Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring Course TypesExpanded Classroom Requirement |
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| CJN-505 | Journalism Practicum... | |
Prerequisites12 hours of CJN coursework and CJN advisor consent Course Credits1.00- 4.00 DescriptionPracticum and Internship projects are available prior to the start of each semester. Prerequisites: Journalism majors with a minimum of 12 credits of coursework or permission of the Department Chairperson. 1-3 terms : 1-12 credits. Normally offered every semester. ECR Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring Course TypesExpanded Classroom Requirement |
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| CJN-506 | Honors Seminar... | |
PrerequisitesSenior CJN majors with an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0, and a major GPA of 3.4 Course Credits4.00 DescriptionSenior CJN majors meeting requirements for Departmental Honors are invited to participate in this seminar, which entails research and presentation of an approved research topic. Prerequisites: Senior CJN majors with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a major GPA of 3.4. 1 term; 4 credits. Normally offered yearly. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term |
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| CJN-510 | Independent Study... | |
PrerequisitesAn indpendent study form must be submitted to the CAS Dean's Office. Course Credits1.00-12.00 DescriptionInternships, practicum, and independent study experiences in Communication are available prior to the start of each semester. Normally offered every semester. ECR Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-H177 | Honors Professional Communication... | |
Prerequisites3.2GPA Course Credits4.00 DescriptionAn honors-level introduction to the processes of professional communication, with emphasis on oral presentations, report writing, effective listening and interpersonal communication in the business environment. This course is required for all students in the Sawyer School of Business. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring |
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| CJN-L218 | Photojournalism... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn introduction to the role of photography in the journalistic process. A discussion of photography as communication and a survey of the history of photography. Term OfferedOffered Both Fall and Spring Course TypesHumanities & History |
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| CJN-L318 | Advanced Photojournalism... | |
PrerequisitesCourse Credits4.00 DescriptionAn in-depth analysis of the field of Photojournalism. Emphasis is placed on the development of photo essays and the visual impact of photography on the print media. Prerequisite: CJN 218. 1 term - 4 credits. Term OfferedOffered Spring Term |
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