Journalism - General Courses (JGEN)

JGEN103
Media Literacy

Description: Explore the media from multiple perspectives, learning how to analyze and evaluate mediated messages in order to become wise consumers of media.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

JGEN120
Basic Business Communication

Description: Principles of written professional communication. Language basics, functional documents and readability.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 1 Writing

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 1 Writing

JGEN184
Basic Photography/Videography

Credit will not count toward the major in any department in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Description: Apply theoretical information and develop practical skills in digital photography and videography to communicate messages using visual and audio tools and techniques.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL/SPR
ACE Outcomes: ACE 2 Communication Competence

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 2 Communication Competence

JGEN200
Technical Communication ICrosslisted with ENGR 220

Description: Introduction to written and oral communication and document design principles and strategies as applied in the sciences and technology. Communications for various audiences and/or purposes and/or situations.

This course is a prerequisite for: ECEN 494; ECEN 496; MECH 380

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 1 Writing

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 1 Writing

JGEN220H
Business Communication Strategies Honors

Prerequisites: Open only to CBA Honors Academy students in good standing or by permission; 3 hours English composition or business communication

Description: Principles of effective written and oral business communication. Communication strategies used in business disciplines.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 1 Writing

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 1 Writing

JGEN288H
Honors: Applied Communication Seminar II

Prerequisites: Good standing in the University Honors Program; admission to the Raikes School of Computer Science and Management; JGEN/RAIK 287H.

Description: Professional writing and oral presentations.

Course details
Credit Hours:2
Max credits per semester:2
Max credits per degree:2
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 1 Writing

Credit Hours:2

ACE:ACE 1 Writing

JGEN300
Technical Communication II

Does not count toward any College of Journalism and Mass Communications major. Uses team and oral communication projects.

Description: Interdisciplinary approach to written and oral communications. Application of course work from the major to issues in science and technology. Integrates various perspectives through collaborative learning.

This course is a prerequisite for: CSCE 488; CSCE 488H; MECH 380

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 2 Communication Competence ACE 1 Writing

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 2 Communication Competence ACE 1 Writing

JGEN498
Special Topics
Course details
Credit Hours:1-4
Max credits per semester:4
Max credits per degree:12
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-4

ACE: