JOUR 4530 - News Study Abroad

3 hours

Explores international media systems, including the press, magazines, broadcasting and online media. Instruction includes lectures, discussions, readings, presentations, field trips, guest speakers and blogging. Students gain a firm grasp of the international media systems and the differences and similarities to the United States media. Concentration is on news media, but entertainment media and sports media are also discussed.

Prerequisite(s): Application through Study Abroad office required.

May be repeated for credit as topics vary up to a maximum of 9 hours.