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Courses

The faculty has approval to offer the following courses in the academic years 1998-1999 and 1999-2000; however, all courses are not taught each semester or summer session. Students should consult the Course Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be offered during a particular semester or summer session. The Course Schedule may also reflect changes that have been made to the courses listed here since this catalog was printed.

A full explanation of course numbers is given in General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course number indicates the semester hour value of the course. The second and third digits indicate the rank of the course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; if 80 through 99, of graduate rank.

Department of Journalism

Journalism majors may not register for more than nine semester hours in journalism in one semester or summer session.

Any student enrolled in a journalism course who does not attend the first class meeting or laboratory session may be dropped from that course.

In addition to the prerequisites given below, several policies described in this catalog affect registration in journalism courses. These include the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test requirement described and the policies described in the section "Special Requirements" in this chapter.

Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester. Because prerequisites are subject to change, students should consult the Course Schedule before registering.

Journalism: J

Lower-Division Courses

310. Critical Thinking for Journalists.
Aims to develop the stu-dent's ability to acquire, comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information by solving journalistic problems in a variety of cases and from multiple perspectives.

310K. Visual Literacy.
An introduction to the visual concerns of message design and interpretation, including their bases in theories of visual perception, semiotics, and media practice.

311K. Photographic Communication.
Introduction to discussing, using, and taking still photographs. Introduction to the use of the 35-mm single-lens reflex camera; students must provide their own cameras. Three lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.

312. Writing for the Mass Media.
Introduction to the fundamental writing and fact-gathering skills of journalism and public relations for print and electronic media. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For journalism majors, Journalism 310 and 310K, a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test, and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test; for public relations majors, a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

314. Copyediting.
Restricted to journalism majors. Fundamentals of copyediting for print media, including selection, processing, and display of news and other information; studies in reader interests, readability, clarity, verification, and style. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 310K, and 312 with a grade of at least C in each, a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test, and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

Upper-Division Courses

320R. Broadcast News.
Restricted to journalism majors. Development of news broadcasting skills: reporting, writing, microphone and camera technique, use of news tape. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Journalism 322 with a grade of at least C, a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test, and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

Topic 1: Specialized Reporting. Study and practice of different styles of television news broadcasting; introduction to the use of news tape and to microphone and camera technique. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Topic 2: Sports as News. Problems in radio-television coverage of athletic events. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Topic 3: Problems of Radio News Coverage. News coverage practicum, with emphasis on preparation of news reports for KUT/90.5 MHz. Additional prerequisite: Journalism 320R (Topic 1) with a grade of at least C and consent of instructor.

Topic 4: News Documentaries and Public Affairs. Study and practice of gathering, writing, and producing documentaries of significant events. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

321K. Projects in Professional Experience.
Restricted to journalism majors. Internships to be arranged by student and approved by instructor. Internship to be arranged; in addition, one and one-half lecture hours a week are required for public relations majors. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. May be taken only once. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test, and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test. Each student must also have earned a grade of at least C in the following course or courses appropriate to his or her area of concentration: broadcast news: Journalism 320R (Topic 1: Specialized Reporting); magazine journalism: Journalism 327; news and public affairs: Journalism 322; photojournalism: Journalism 325K; or, for students with approval to complete a graphics internship, Journalism 336. Prerequisite for public relations majors: Public Relations 333, 348, 367, and consent of the public relations coordinator. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

321L. Intensive Writing/Editing.
Restricted to graduate students. Training in fundamentals of news gathering, writing, and editing for advanced students with no previous journalism. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or the graduate adviser in journalism.

121P. Journalism Internship.
Internship and discussion hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Journalism 321K, consent of departmental internship coordinator, and completion of departmental requirements for enrollment in an internship course.

322. News Reporting.
Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced development of skills in gathering and writing news for print and broadcast media. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 310K, and 312 with a grade of at least C in each; a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

323. International News Survey.
Survey of international news flow patterns, barriers to free news flow, comparative studies of the foreign press, and the role of foreign correspondents and international news agencies. Prerequisite: A major in journalism or consent of instructor.

324. Newspaper Editing and Layout.
Restricted to journalism majors. Newspaper typography, layout, and editing. Graphics techniques and production processes; planning content and format of newspapers; copydesk management. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 314 and 336 with a grade of at least C in each, a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test, and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

324K. Layout and Editing for Photojournalism.
Restricted to journalism majors. Design principles, typography, and printing processes, with emphasis on the use of the photographic image. Principles and practices of photographic picture editing. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Journalism 324K and 336 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

325. Photography I.
Restricted to journalism majors. Technical, aesthetic, and communication requirements for professional photography, including darkroom technique. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 310K, 312, and 324K with a grade of at least C in each; and either Journalism 311K with a grade of at least B or a passing score on the Photojournalism Entrance Test and approval of portfolio by photojournalism faculty members. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

325K. Photography II.
Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced concerns of professional photography, with emphasis on location assignments for print media; color photography. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 325 with a grade of at least C and consent of instructor. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

327. Feature Writing.
Restricted to journalism majors. Procedures in gathering material for feature stories, with stress on newspaper articles; analysis of reader appeal; study of feature story structure; development of style by practice in writing feature stories. Only one of the following may be counted: Journalism 327, Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 4: Feature Writing), Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 6: Feature Writing). Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 310K, and 312 with a grade of at least C in each, a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test, and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

329K. The Mass Media and Society.
Readings, lectures, films, guest speakers, and panel discussions on views of functions, role, and social responsibility of the mass media in modern society. Prerequisite: A major in journalism or consent of instructor.

332. History of Photography.
People, events, influences, and major works in the field of still photography. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: A major in journalism or consent of instructor.

336. Visual Design.
Restricted to journalism majors. Design and production of magazines and public relations materials; design principles, typography, copyfitting and photosizing, printing processes and color reproduction, imposition and camera-ready copy. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Journalism 324K and 336 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 310K, and 312 with a grade of at least C in each; a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

343R. Advanced Broadcast News.
Examination and practice of electronic news gathering of an advanced level. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 320R (Topic 1: Specialized Reporting) and 320R (Topic 3: Problems of Radio News Coverage) with a grade of at least C in each, consent of instructor, a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test, and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

352. Topics in Journalism.
Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns in the practice of journalism. Lecture and/or laboratory hours as required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Fundamentals of Journalism Practices. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Topic 2: Community Journalism. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Topic 3: Magazine Management. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Topic 4: Journalist as Novelist. Same as American Studies 370 (Topic 9: Journalist as Novelist) and English 379M (Topic 1: Journalist as Novelist). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Nine semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the equivalent.

Topic 5: Computer-Assisted Reporting. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Journalism 312.

Topic 6: Presidents and the Press. Same as History 350L (Topic 40: Presidents and the Press). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Topic 7: International Reporting. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Topic 8: Journalism in Latin America. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Topic 9: African Americans and the Media. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

359. Mass Media and Minorities.
Same as Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 10: Mass Media and Minorities) and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 22: Mass Media and Minorities). Survey of minority communication problems: alienation, fragmentation, media access; criticism and feedback for minority groups based on racial/ethnic background, age, sex, disability, social or economic class, and sexual orientation. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

360. Media Law and Ethics.
Social and ethical responsibilities; legal rights and restrictions, including Constitutional guarantees, libel, invasion of privacy, and contempt of court. Prerequisite: A major in journalism or consent of instructor.

361. Reporting Urban News.
Restricted to journalism majors. Study of community news sources; reporting on courts and city and county government; emphasis on fact-finding and skill in writing; in-depth reporting of significant events. Two lecture hours and six hours of laboratory reporting a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 322 with a grade of at least C; a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

363. Theories of Mass Communication.
Comparative study of views and theories of communication through the mass media; theories of perception and communication; information and recall involving newspapers, magazines, and electronic media. Prerequisite: A major in journalism or consent of instructor.

368. Advanced Feature Writing.
Restricted to journalism majors. Analysis of writing in current publications; research for writing; preparing scientific and technical material for nontechnical readers; development of style; freelance markets. Prerequisite: Journalism 327 with a grade of at least C, or upper-division standing and consent of instructor; a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

369. Politics and Publicity.
News media leadership in the creation of public opinion on issues, candidates, and governmental policies. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

370K. Advanced Photojournalism.
Restricted to journalism majors. Projects in intensive photographic reportage and documentation. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Journalism 325K with a grade of at least C, consent of instructor, and approval of portfolio by photojournalism faculty members. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

371K. Photographic Illustration.
Restricted to journalism majors. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Journalism 325K with a grade of at least C, consent of instructor, and approval of portfolio by photojournalism faculty members. To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.

375. Magazine Editing and Desktop Publishing.
Restricted to journalism majors. Processes of creative editing; magazine layout; principles, procedures, and problems related to general magazines, company publications, and business journals. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 327 and 336 with a grade of at least C in each; a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

376. History of Journalism.
Development of the mass media; social, economic, and political factors that have contributed to change. Prerequisite: A major in journalism or consent of instructor.

378. Media Management.
Newspaper and broadcast management decision making in areas of operations, personnel, content, promotion, finance, and governmental regulations. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: A major in journalism or consent of instructor.

379. Journalism Research Projects.
Restricted to journalism majors. Designed to give students the opportunity to pursue special studies for which separate courses have not been organized. The equivalent of nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the chairman of the department. (To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.)

379H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Restricted to journalism majors. Conference course of intensive study, planned by Journalism Honors Committee; research and the writing of a substantial paper on a special journalism topic. Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the chairman of the department. (To enroll in this course, students must apply to the department for consent; information about this procedure is available in the departmental office.)

Public Relations

Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester. Because prerequisites are subject to change, students should consult the Course Schedule before registering.

Public Relations: P R

Upper-Division Courses

333. Principles of Public Relations.
Restricted to public relations majors. Principles, theory, history, ethics, and practice of public relations in a variety of organizational settings; elements of strategic management. Journalism 333 and Public Relations 333 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Journalism 312; a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

348. Public Relations Techniques.
Analysis and production of print, electronic, and oral messages to achieve organizational objectives; fundamentals of media relations; Internet applications. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week. Journalism 348 and Public Relations 348 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Journalism 312; Public Relations 333 (or Journalism 333); a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

367. Public Relations Management.
Public relations as a managerial problem-solving process; strategic management of programs to enhance public-organizational relationships. Prerequisite: Journalism 312; Public Relations 333 (or Journalism 333); a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

374. Public Relations Publications.
Production of controlled public relations media for internal and external publics; analysis of annual reports, trade magazines, and electronic publishing. Prerequisite: Journalism 312; Public Relations 333, 348, and 367, or their equivalents; and Advertising 348 or Journalism 336.

377K. Public Relations Campaigns.
Integration of theory, research methods, and communication techniques for planning, implementing, and evaluating public relations campaigns; client proposal writing and presentation. Journalism 377K and Public Relations 377K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Communication 360; Journalism 312; Public Relations 333, 348, and 367, or their equivalents; a passing score on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a passing score on the Department of Journalism Word Processing Test.

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