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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  May 20, 2024
 
2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    IBUS 718 - Consulting and Organizational Development in MNCs

    Credits: 3

    Restructuring and transformation initiatives within multinational organizations as internal consultants and/or change agents.

    Cross-listed Course: MGMT 730

    Prerequisites: DMSB 711 or IBUS 700 or MGMT 779 or instructor’s permission

  
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    IBUS 720 - International Entrepreneurship

    Credits: 3

    Develop a business plan for a global startup, integrate international strategy into the business model and financing strategy, analyze the costs of internationalization.

  
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    IBUS 721 - Advanced International Marketing

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of advanced topics and practices in international marketing as viewed from the perspective of a multinational enterprise

    Prerequisites: DMSB 702 or IBUS 702

  
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    IBUS 722 - Export Marketing

    Credits: 3

    Provides a sound understanding of the role of exporting in the internationalization process and of key features of the environment in which exporters operate. Also covers selected topics of export marketing procedures.

    Prerequisites: DMSB 702 or IBUS 702

  
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    IBUS 723 - International Advertising

    Credits: 3

    International dimensions of advertising and other forms of marketing communication from three perspectives: the seller, society, and advertising agencies and other providers of marketing communication services.

  
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    IBUS 731 - Global Competitive Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Provides a conceptual and analytical framework for analyzing industries and competitors, and competitive positioning within a global strategy framework

    Prerequisites: DMSB 702 or IBUS 703

  
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    IBUS 732 - Comparative Management

    Credits: 3

    Cross-cultural analysis of management theory and practice in select countries and regional markets

  
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    IBUS 733 - East/West Business

    Credits: 3

    International investment, joint venture, trade and technology transfer relationships between the advanced industrial systems of the U.S., the E.C., and Japan and socialist economies of the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and China.

  
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    IBUS 734 - International Business Negotiations

    Credits: 3

    Examines how decision makers in business and government settings manage the process and outcomes of negotiations. Cross-cultural negotiations in a global business environment

  
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    IBUS 735 - International Mergers and Acquisitions

    Credits: 3

    Practical skills to effectively transact international mergers and acquisitions. Focus given to essential strategic financial organizational and legal factors.

  
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    IBUS 736 - Strategic Management of Global Supply Chains

    Credits: 3

    Strategic frameworks for designing and managing global supply chains, including management of operational practices form an international perspective.

    Prerequisites: DMSB 718 or MGSC 791

  
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    IBUS 737 - International Information Systems

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of current topics, issues, and practices in international information systems.

  
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    IBUS 738 - International Business and Sustainable Development

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to international environmental and social management issues that affect an organization’s sustainable development initiatives.

  
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    IBUS 750 - Exploring Global Business

    Credits: 3

    The course examines in detail the business issues of a specific region as they impact the conduct of global business.

    Prerequisites: IBUS 700 and department approval

  
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    IBUS 780 - International Business Internship

    Credits: 6

    On-site work experience related to the field of study and/or career interests of the student.

    Note: Pass/Fail.

  
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    IBUS 790 - Specialized Study in International Business

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of current topics, issues, and practices in the international business environment not covered in any of the other specialized study courses. Consult instructors for specific coverage

    Prerequisites: DMSB 702 or IBUS 700

  
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    IBUS 801 - Ph.D. Seminar on International Business I

    Credits: 3

    An intensive study of the evolution of international business thought and the present state of development of international business theory with emphasis on current contributions to international business theory.

    Prerequisites: IBUS 711

  
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    IBUS 802 - Ph.D. Seminar in International Business II

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of selected current international business topics, research and theories through readings, discussion, and individual research

    Prerequisites: IBUS 700

  
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    IBUS 808 - Current Research in International Business

    Credits: 3

    Addresses current research issues in international business research

    Prerequisites: DMSB 702 or IBUS 717

  
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    IBUS 811 - Ph.D. Seminar in International Finance I

    Credits: 3

    Doctoral seminar on theory and empirical research in international finance.

  
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    IBUS 812 - Ph.D. Seminar in International Finance II

    Credits: 3

    Doctoral seminar on theory and empirical research in international investments and implications for the theory of international corporate finance.

  
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    IBUS 820 - Ph.D. Seminar in International Marketing

    Credits: 3

    Examination of current international marketing research, with emphasis on developing a critical understanding of theory, concept development, research design, and research results within the field of international marketing.

  
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    IBUS 830 - Ph.D. Seminar in International Management

    Credits: 3

    Examination of international management research, with emphasis on developing a critical understanding of theory, concept development, research design, and research results within the field of international management.

  
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    IBUS 840 - Ph.D. Seminar on MNC Governance

    Credits: 3

    Examination of theory and research regarding multinational corporation (MNC) governance, and corporate governance and organizational form cross-nationally

  
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    IBUS 850 - Ph.D. Seminar on Cultural Frameworks and Research

    Credits: 3

    Seminar exploring concepts and research issues relevant to understanding national-based culture.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

  
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    INTL 501 - Study Abroad - USC Exchange

    Credits: 1-16

    Keeps a USC student active while on a pre-approved USC exchange program.

  
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    INTL 502 - Study Abroad-Non-USC Program

    Credits: 1-16

    This course keeps a USC student active while on a pre-approved non-USC study abroad program.

  
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    INTL 503 - Study Abroad-Through Another U.S. Institution

    Credits: 1-16

    This course keeps a USC student active while on a pre-approved non-USC study abroad program through another U.S. institution of higher education.

  
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    ITAL 516 - Practical Italian Phonetics

    Credits: 3

    Synchronic analysis of the Italian sound system; intensive exercises to perfect Italian pronunciation.

  
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    ITAL 560 - Independent Studies in Italian Literature

    Credits: 3

    Special topics in Italian literature.

    Prerequisites: permission of head of department

  
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    ITAL 561 - Independent Studies in Italian Literature

    Credits: 3

    Special topics in Italian literature.

    Prerequisites: permission of head of department

  
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    ITAL 615 - Intensive Readings in Italian

    Credits: 3

    Graduate students fulfill their foreign language reading requirement with successful completion of the course. Undergraduates may take the course as an elective only. Grades of S/U for graduates and undergraduates.

    Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students (undergraduates by permission of instructor)

  
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    ITEC 508 - Teaching Middle and High School (Business Education)

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in middle and high school business education.

    Cross-listed Course: EDSE 508

  
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    ITEC 528 - Study of the Teaching of Business Education in the Secondary School

    Credits: 3

    Teaching techniques and methodology related to the business education curriculum, emerging technology, and software.

    Cross-listed Course: EDSE 528

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    ITEC 544 - Training Systems

    Credits: 3

    Theory, design, and implementation of technology-based training systems, including hardware and software solutions.

    Prerequisites: professional division and ITEC 444

  
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    ITEC 545 - Telecommunications

    Credits: 3

    Telecommunications systems, applications, and equipment allowing for the global dissemination of information.

    Prerequisites: professional division or consent of instructor

  
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    ITEC 560 - Analysis and Applications of Project Management Software

    Credits: 3

    Microcomputer software applications for project management.

    Prerequisites: professional division

  
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    ITEC 562 - Advanced Web Support Systems

    Credits: 3

    The development of advanced, dynamic, Web-based information systems, including the integration of back-end database-records management systems.

    Prerequisites: professional division and ITEC 362

  
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    ITEC 564 - Project Management for Information Systems

    Credits: 3

    Application of project management software, technologies, and practices to the design and implementation of real-world information technology projects.

    Prerequisites: professional division and ITEC 560 or consent of the instructor

  
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    ITEC 570 - Databasae Management and Administration

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to database administration and implementation using an enterprise-level Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).

    Prerequisites: professional division and ITEC 370

  
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    ITEC 584 - Hospitality and Tourism Technology

    Credits: 3

    Addresses information technology systems impacting hospitality and tourism industries. Topics include electronic markets, reservation systems, knowledge networks, property management, employee tracking systems, and advanced e-tourism systems including mobile smart technologies.

    Prerequisites: ITEC 264 or equivalent

  
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    ITEC 586 - eCommerce Technology in Hospitality

    Credits: 3

    Provides students with advanced understanding of technologies applicable to hospitality and tourism industries. Students analyze current and emerging technologies to determine operational impact on hotels, restaurants, and travel businesses.

    Prerequisites: ITEC 264 or equivalent

  
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    ITEC 590 - Special Topics in Integrated Information Technology

    Credits: 3

    Advanced concepts, issues, and trends in information technology. Course content varies by suffix and title. (May be repeated once for credit.)

    Prerequisites: professional division or consent of instructor

  
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    ITEC 743 - Health Information Privacy and Security

    Credits: 3

    Healthcare privacy and security threats and solutions. Compliance with patient information privacy and information security regulations.

  
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    ITEC 745 - Telecommunications for Health Information Technology

    Credits: 3

    Overview of telecommunication technologies as they apply to healthcare delivery, healthcare administration, and health information exchange.

  
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    ITEC 747 - Management of Health Information Systems

    Credits: 3

    Overview of health information technology, electronic health records (EHR) , and health information exchange (HIE), current practices, trends, and issues in health information systems management, and privacy and security of health information.

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    ITEC 748 - Internship in Health Information Technology

    Credits: 6

    Professional internship in health information technology. Positions assigned on an individual basis with emphasis on management decision making, oral and written communication skills, planning, and problem solving.

  
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    ITEC 752 - Systems Analysis & Design for Health Applications

    Credits: 3

    This course applies the principles of information systems analysis and dsign to health processes and applications. It looks at the analysis and logical design of business processes and management information systems focusing on the systems development life cycle; and techniques for logical system design.

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    ITEC 762 - Health Information Technology Usability and Interface Design

    Credits: 3

    Overview of the analysis, design, and usability of health information systems. Includes consideration of computer interfaces, Web portals, and patient portals.

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    ITEC 764 - Project Management for Health Information

    Credits: 3

    Application of project management software, technologies and practices to the design and implementation of real-world health information technology projects. Integrates IT knowledge and skills learned in earlier graduate courses and challenges graduate students to learn new technologies and to solve real business problems.

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    ITEC 770 - Health Database Systems

    Credits: 3

    This course is an introduction to design, implementation, and management of database systems that form the foundation for health information systems.

  
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    ITEC 775 - Large-Scale Health and Information Systems

    Credits: 3

    Design, implementation and operation of large-scale information systems for healthcare institutions. Includes EMRs, CPOE, e-prescribing, medication administration, CRM, and supply chain management.

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    ITEC 776 - Health Information Technology and Clinical Transformation

    Credits: 3

    Implementation of electronic health records (EHR) and health information exchange with focus on clinical transformation, which is the most difficult and critical component of achieving improved clinical outcomes and efficiencies from EHRs.

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    JAPA 500 - Japanese Language in Society

    Credits: 3

    Japanese language and communication in its sociocultural context; emphasis on comparison with American English. Taught in English.

    Cross-listed Course: LING 546

  
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    JAPA 777 - Supervised Instruction in Teaching Foreign Languages in College

    Credits: 0

    Supervised direction of foreign language teaching in college. Required of all graduate assistants who are teaching. This course will not count toward the MA or PhD degree.

    Note: Pass/Fail

  
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    JOUR 501 - Freedom, Responsibility, and Ethics of the Mass Media

    Credits: 3

    Historical development of freedom, responsibility, and ethics in the mass media, including communication theories, pressures, ownership.

  
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    JOUR 502 - Advanced Radio Programming

    Credits: 3

    Practical application to radio programming of the various skills and principles acquired in prerequisite courses. Must be taken concurrently with JOUR 503, 526, and 534.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 325, 333, and either 434 or 452, or equivalent

  
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    JOUR 503 - Advanced Television Programming

    Credits: 3

    Practical application to television programming of the various skills and principles acquired in prerequisite courses. Must be taken concurrently with JOUR 502, 526, and 534

    Prerequisites: JOUR 326, 333, and either 434 or 452, or equivalent

  
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    JOUR 505 - Language and Communications Media

    Credits: 3

    Effects of communicative styles on the behavior of audiences.

  
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    JOUR 506 - Mass Media Criticism

    Credits: 3

    Development of critical thinking skills for analyzing mass media.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 101

  
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    JOUR 516 - Advanced Creative

    Credits: 3

    Development of writing styles for print and broadcast advertising.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 416 or consent of instructor

  
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    JOUR 517 - Integrated Campaigns

    Credits: 3

    The development of a complete, well coordinated integrated communications plan that incorporates research and analysis techniques, critical thinking, team work, creative and tactical skills.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 416 and 421.

  
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    JOUR 518 - Brand Communications Practicum/Competitions

    Credits: 3

    Application of advertising techniques and skills in preparation of full scale campaign.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 332, 416, 421, and consent of instructor

  
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    JOUR 523 - Television Directing

    Credits: 3

    Theories, techniques, and principles of television directing.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 326 or consent of instructor

  
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    JOUR 524 - Advertising Management

    Credits: 3

    Planning and executing advertising in the retail store; the retail store’s relationship with the sales departments of communications media.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 368 and senior standing

  
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    JOUR 528 - Cause Communications: Service Learning Experience

    Credits: 3

    Theory and practice of communications for social causes integrated with a service learning component.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 316

  
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    JOUR 530 - Creative Leadership

    Credits: 3

    Theories of leadership as applied to creative industries. Students will engage and interact with community-based organizations to assess needs, plan communications strategies, lead student teams in developing those ideas, and present to clients.

    Prerequisites: Junior or permission of instructor

  
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    JOUR 531 - Public Relations Campaigns

    Credits: 3

    Development of public relations campaigns for business and social institutions. Case studies of public relations campaigns and programs.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 201, 332, 436 and senior standing

  
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    JOUR 533 - Public Relations Management

    Credits: 3

    Researching, programming, staff, budgeting, and planning public-relations programs by business, government, or consulting firms.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 201, 436, and senior standing or permission of instructor

  
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    JOUR 534 - Publication Writing and Design

    Credits: 3

    Publication writing and design as well as internal or constituent communications, specifically focused on an internal audience. Production of InterCom, the College of Mass Communications and Information Studies’ alumni magazine.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 291 and sequence specific upper level writint course

  
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    JOUR 536 - Crisis Communications

    Credits: 3

    Analyzing public relations emergencies impacting businesses or clients. Techniques for ensuring positive outcomes when confronting public realtions crises.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 201 and 436 or consent of instructor

  
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    JOUR 538 - The Bateman Team

    Credits: 3

    Self-directed development and implementation of a public relations campaign as part of a national competition (PRSSA’s Bateman Competition).

    Prerequisites: JOUR 332 and 436.

  
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    JOUR 540 - Magazine Article Writing

    Credits: 3

    Researching, organizing, writing, and marketing articles for publication in general and specialized publications.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 361 or 436, or consent of instructor

  
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    JOUR 541 - International Mass Communications

    Credits: 3

    A comparative study of world mass communications media, with particular attention to press systems, the sources and flow of international news, and the problems and implications of world communications.

  
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    JOUR 542 - Public Opinion and Persuasion

    Credits: 3

    Theory and practice of persuasive communication and the role of persuasion in shaping public opinion.

  
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    JOUR 543 - Telecommunications and Society

    Credits: 3

    Telecommunications industries, including broadcast stations, networks, cable and satellite systems; relationships with social patterns and economic and political systems.

  
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    JOUR 544 - High School Journalism

    Credits: 3

    Restricted to nonjournalism majors and graduates. Study of the problems of high school publications and their advisors, designed especially for the high school teachers of journalism and for the advisors of junior high and high school newspapers.

  
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    JOUR 546 - Advanced Copyediting

    Credits: 3

    Application of journalistic techniques in the production of School of Journalism and Mass Communications’ publications. Lecture and laboratory.

    Corequisite: JOUR 529, 533, 536 or instructor permission

    Prerequisites: JOUR 532

  
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    JOUR 549 - Introduction to Magazine Editing

    Credits: 3

    Skills required for work on magazines. Extensive preparation in all phases of magazine production.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 333

  
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    JOUR 550 - Advanced Magazine Article Writing

    Credits: 3

    Writing techniques used in the preparation and marketing of major nonfiction articles for national, regional, and local publications.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 540 or consent of instructor

  
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    JOUR 551 - Newspaper Management

    Credits: 3

    Publishing the daily and weekly newspaper; advertising, circulation, editorials and news policy, personnel, production, and promotion.

  
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    JOUR 552 - Cable/Satellite Communication

    Credits: 3

    Development of cable systems and satellites as instruments of mass communication; history and current practices.

  
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    JOUR 554 - Telecommunications Law and Regulation

    Credits: 3

    Federal, state, and local regulation of electronic mass media, including broadcast, cable, satellite.

  
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    JOUR 556 - Broadcast Station Management

    Credits: 3

    Development, management, and operation of radio and television stations.

  
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    JOUR 559 - Advanced Magazine Editing

    Credits: 3

    The writing, editing, design, and production of a professional-quality magazine.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 549

  
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    JOUR 560 - Capstone Portfolio Development

    Credits: 3

    Advanced techniques of graphic and multimedia design and their application to problem-solving situations in the mass media. Emphasis on portfolio development.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 446, 447, 449

  
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    JOUR 562 - Communicating Science, Health and the Environment

    Credits: 3

    Explores the role of journalism in shaping perceptions of scientific issues and task. Emphasis on methods of effectively communicating about science, health, and the environment.

  
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    JOUR 563P - Public/Civic Journalism

    Credits: 3

    To gain an understanding of theory and practice of public/civic journalism, seen by its advocates as socially responsible journalism that attempts to build civic participation and empower communities.

  
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    JOUR 565 - Advanced Media Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Advanced analysis of media planning concepts and approaches currently being practiced in the industry.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 465 or consent of instructor

  
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    JOUR 570 - Newspaper in the Classroom

    Credits: 3

    An intense study of daily and weekly newspapers as supplementary teaching tools in the public school classroom. Consultation with professional journalists, journalism educators, and public school teachers

  
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    JOUR 571 - Faith, Values, and the Mass Media

    Credits: 3

    Faith and values influence the media. An examination of the influence, why it happens, and of religious diversity and the increased public presence of religions, including Hinduism and Islam.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 291 and junior or senior standing or consent of instructor

  
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    JOUR 572 - Advanced Reporting

    Credits: 3

    Special areas of writing, such as science, medicine, business, the courts and research. Application of changing technology and new equipment.

    Corequisite: JOUR 529, 533, 546 or instructor permission

    Prerequisites: JOUR 532

  
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    JOUR 573 - Editorial and Opinion Writing

    Credits: 3

    Content and style; writing of editorials, analyses, and commentaries.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 333 and 335

  
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    JOUR 574 - Computer-Assisted Reporting

    Credits: 3

    Fundamentals of computer-assisted reporting for print and broadcast news stories.

    Prerequisites: CSCE 101 or equivalent

  
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    JOUR 575 - Broadcast Journalism Practicum

    Credits: 3

    Production of public affairs programs. Must be taken concurrently with JOUR 502, 503, and 526.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 326, 333, and 434

  
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    JOUR 576 - Reporting Public Affairs

    Credits: 3

    Concentrated analyses of reporting in special fields, particularly in the South, including coverage of government, business, labor, the arts and sciences.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 203

  
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    JOUR 577 - Newspaper Feature Articles

    Credits: 3

    Feature writing under deadline conditions.

    Corequisite: JOUR 529, 536, 546 or instructor’s permission)

    Prerequisites: JOUR 532

  
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    JOUR 578 - Publication Advising

    Credits: 3

    Newspaper and yearbook advising in middle and high schools, including writing, editing, design, history, law, photojournalism, computer use, multicutural recruitment, and team building.

  
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    JOUR 579 - Broadcast Announcing

    Credits: 3

    Theory and practice of professional broadcast announcing. Lecture-demonstration-laboratory course in principles underlying professional performance before microphones and cameras and the various broadcast performance functions.

    Prerequisites: JOUR 325 or consent of instructor

  
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    JOUR 580 - Advanced Reporting Topics

    Credits: 3

    Study and application of highly specialized reporting on topics related to current public discourse. May be repeated as content varies by title.

    Corequisite: JOUR 587, 589, and 590 or JOUR 586, 588, and 590

 

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