Introduction to 新闻 and Mass 媒体

This survey course introduces students from all academic disciplines to the historical development of journalism and mass media and its relationship to contemporary society. Students will explore the functions and impact of newspapers, 书, 电视, 广播, 杂志, 电影, public relations and issues such as technology convergence, 审查, 经济控制, 和隐私.

This introduction to journalism and mass media course also emphasizes writing using Associated Press style guidelines, proper composition of a news story, history of 新闻, 媒体伦理, and the basic skills required of 记者s. The course introduces students to the ethical and legal considerations for 记者s with a special emphasis on libel and sunshine laws. Students are regularly tested on use of Associated Press guidelines, news writing style and ledes.

The course is $450, with a $35 transaction fee per payment. There are no 书 to purchase.

• Registration opens in May
• Course begins – September 3, 2024
• Last day to register – September 10, 2024
• Course ends – November 3, 2024

• 写出令人信服的 copy that adheres to Associated Press style guidelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to write a simple news story in the inverted-pyramid style.
• Describe the basic considerations for 记者s when dealing with libel law.
• Understand the role of the 记者 in a democracy, and how sunshine laws guarantee that the public’s business is done in public.
• Learn about the main historic events that shaped what we know today as journalism.
• Understand sourcing, objectivity and 公平, and why those standards are essential to good journalism.
• Demonstrate an understanding of journalism ethics.

阿尔弗雷多·桑切斯

Alfredo brings 20 years of journalism and broadcasting experience. As a multiple Emmy winner in news production and a college professor, he has constantly found ways to increase the exposure for 密歇根州立大学丹佛 and the 媒体 Industry within the community. After his role as the 新闻 Director at Telemundo 丹佛; Alfredo is now an Assistant Professor for the Department of 新闻 and Technical Communication at the Metropolitan State University of 丹佛. He has vast experience in leading a team over multiple news coverages, 突发新闻, and severe weather special coverages. As a 新闻 instructor at MSU, the Tarrant County Community College and the Houston Community College, he is one of the most popular instructors on Campus. His classes are always at capacity and students expressed their gratitude for the hand-on approach of this class methodology.  He also serves as a link between the Colleges’ 新闻 项目 and the networks in order to encourage participation of the broadcasting students in internship programs.