2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2009–10 Cedarville University 241 INTL-4160 – JOUR-3350 INTL-4160 International and Domestic Terrorism –Sp 3 hours In-depth study of terrorism, focusing worldwide and domestically. An intensive examination of ongoing international conflicts, narco-terrorism, eco-terrorism, cyber-terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, geographical trouble spots, enemies of the United States, terrorism-counter-terrorism theory and options, terrorism history, law, civil liberties, and Homeland Security. Crosslisted as CRJU and INTL. INTL-4300 Great Books in History and Politics –Sp 3 hours This course will require the student to read a single classic work of history and political thought (or a limited number of related works) and with other students, to closely and critically analyze the argument of the work. Crosslisted as POLS, INTL, PUAD or HIST. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture (odd years) INTL-4440 Special Topics-International Studies 1-3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. INTL-4800 Seminar in International Studies –Fa 3 hours A seminar/readings course intended to prepare senior students for graduate study. Through readings and discussion, students explore classical writings on international relations and international issues that are shaping our contemporary and future world. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. INTL-4850 Research in International Studies –Sp 3 hours Students will prepare and present a formal research project on a country, region, or significant international issue. INTL-4980 1-3 hours Independent Study in International Studies Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. J Journalism (JOUR) JOUR-1000 Intro to Media Writing –Fa, Sp 3 hours This intensive writing course prepares students to write news copy for a variety of media. Students learn basic journalistic practices and writing formats. Priority given to majors. JOUR-2000 Intro to Reporting –Fa, Sp 3 hours This class is designed to develop and enhance the primary journalistic skills presented in JOUR-1000. The objective for this class is to provide opportunity for students to polish their writing skills. Each student will have the opportunity to expand their abilities as a writer, to write more sophisticated stories, and to receive greater feedback on their reporting style and content. Prerequisites: JOUR-1000 Intro to Media Writing. JOUR-2500 Intro to Public Relations –Sp 3 hours This course acquaints students with the foundations of public relations as a profession. The class includes discussion of key individuals and events in its development. It provides an overview of the theoretical aspects of public relations practices and techniques. The media relationship of public relations practitioners to the mass media is examined. Codes of ethics for practitioners are also explored. Prerequisites: JOUR-2000 Intro to Reporting. JOUR-3100 Media Law –Sp 3 hours Examines the rights and responsibilities of journalists in American society. It explores and applies federal and state laws and regulations associated with the media. Topic areas will include the journalist and the first amendment, access to government information, libel, and privacy. Special attention will be given to legal issues related to new media. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. JOUR-3150 Media Ethics –Fa 2 hours This class examines the rights and responsibilities of the journalist in American society. It examines and applies federal and state laws and regulations associated with the media. Topic areas will include the journalist and the first amendment, access to government information, libel, and privacy. Special attention will be given to legal issues related to new media. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. JOUR-3250 Digital Studies and Media –Fa 3 hours This course focuses on the past, present, and future of digital media. It will examine the connections between new technology, traditional media content; economics; social, political, and individual influences; and communication theory. In addition, specific information and telecommunications technologies that play a significant role shaping the modern society will be examined. These include the Internet, broadband communication systems, cellular telephony, wireless networking, digital, cable, and satellite TV. JOUR-3310 3 hours Advanced Newswriting and Reporting for Broadcasting –Fa, Sp Building on basics of newswriting, this class provides the opportunity to focus on reporting and writing techniques unique for broadcast media. Includes advanced skills in the organization and presentation of news stories. It provides in-depth broadcasting techniques in reporting and interviewing, as well as the use of computer-assisted reporting. Prerequisite: JOUR-2000 Introduction to Reporting. JOUR-3320 3 hours Advanced Newswriting and Reporting for Print –Fa This class will provide students with the opportunity to develop in-depth newswriting skills for print media. Changing concepts of news will be discussed and appropriate writing methods for traditional and new media outlets will be presented. The student will apply reporting principles to a variety of news contexts including accidents, crime and the courts, sports, business, and local government. The techniques of computer-assisted journalism will also be presented and applied. The ethics of sound reporting will be an important instructional component of the class. The challenges of sound reporting after 9/11 will be discussed. Prerequisite: JOUR-2000 Intro to Reporting. JOUR-3350 Television News Production –Fa 3 hours This class provides the basis for broadcast journalism students to understand the components of studio production of television news programs. Instruction focuses on the process and elements needed to produce a televised newscast. Prerequisite: JOUR-3310 Advanced Newswriting and Reporting for Broadcasting.