IHJRN 101 MEDIA AND SOCIETY
This course will examine the ways that the media participates in shaping social reality. Students will analyze and interpret the roles of the media in a democratic society in regard to a variety of cultural, political, and economic problems. Spring.

IHJRN 267 ISSUES IN THE MEDIA
This course will examine the way the mass media shapes public perception of a contemporary societal issue. Students will analyze and interpret the roles of the media in a democratic society and how media can sometimes change human understanding and behavior in regard to this issue. May be repeated for credit as “issues” change. Prerequisite: ITW. Spring.

IIJRN 268 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THE MEDIA
Media coverage of environmental issues is analyzed from scientific, economic, political, and legal perspectives. For both Science and non-Science majors, a clearer understanding of how the media covers the environment and the various institutional interests involved in that coverage results through critical analysis and research projects. Offered every third semester.

JRN 100 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION
A study of the techniques and effects of mass media in modern society; an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the relationship between the citizen and information sources. Press, radio, TV, film, and other sources analyzed from historical, technical, ethical, and potential viewpoints. Required as a first course for Journalism majors and open to all students as space is available. Fall, Spring.

JRN 130 WRITING FOR THE MEDIA
Introduction to copy writing for print and electronic media, with special emphasis on the development of news judgment, writing leads, and adapting messages to specific audiences. Prerequisite: ITW. Fall, Spring.

JRN 230 PRINT JOURNALISM
Introduction to reporting techniques, including interviewing, fact checking, obtaining documents, and reporting on speeches, public meetings, and events. Prerequisite: JRN 130. Fall, Spring.

JRN 235 BROADCAST JOURNALISM
Basic principles of journalism for radio and television news. Introduction to interview techniques, electronic news gathering, researching, writing, producing, and reporting news for radio and television. Lecture, practice, and fieldwork. Prerequisite: JRN 130 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

JRN 255 DIGITAL JOURNALISM
Introduction to the vocabulary, principles, tools, and techniques of visual communication for print and electronic media. Assignments focus on message communication using typography, image, visual design, and writing for the Internet. Prerequisite: JRN 130. Fall, Spring.

JRN 280 EQUINOX STAFF
2 credits
Training in news writing, photojournalism, and graphic design for The Equinox. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits. Only 4 credits may be counted toward elective credit for the major. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

JRN 282 EQUINOX EDITOR
Training in page design, story assignment, journalism law and ethics, and newsroom management for the editors of the student newspaper. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

JRN 294 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
1-6 credits
Introductory work-learning experience related to career interests for which compensation may be received. Positions arranged by students with sponsorship, approval, and evaluation by full-time faculty. Elective credit only (normally 120 hours for 3 credits) for a total of 12 credits per degree program. Prerequisites: 24 total credits earned, 2.0 cumulative GPA, and permission of instructor. Graded Pass/Fail.

JRN 311 MASS MEDIA HISTORY AND THEORY
Readings on the history of mass communication and mass communication theory. Students will examine survey, interview, and historical research methods. This course is writing intensive. Prerequisite: JRN 100 or permission of instructor. Fall, odd years.

JRN 323 JOURNALISM LAW & ETHICS
Teaching and practice in journalism law and ethics by use of case studies and legal precedents. Students will examine the role of journalism in a democratic society and the laws and ethical considerations that affect this role. Prerequisite: JRN 235 or JRN 230 or permission of instructor. Spring.

JRN 330 PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING
Instruction in the process of gathering information from public meetings and public officials. Students will write about school board meetings, city council meetings, court cases, public hearings, and other kinds of public events. Prerequisite: JRN 230 and JRN 255.

JRN 335 TELEVISION JOURNALISM
An advanced course in television news, public affairs programs, and documentaries. Introduction to public affairs and documentary research, scriptwriting, and production. News for closed-circuit television at Keene State College. Lecture, practice, and fieldwork. Prerequisites: JRN 235 and JRN 255, or permission of instructor. Spring, odd years.

JRN 345 RADIO JOURNALISM
An advanced course in radio news, with special attention to story structure, public affairs programs, and documentaries. Introduction to public affairs and documentary research, script writing, and production. Productions for WKNH. Lecture, practice, and fieldwork. Prerequisite: JRN 235 or permission of instructor. Fall, alternate years.

JRN 367 PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTICE
Hands on practice in PR strategies and tactics, including communication goal-setting, audience research, and message and campaign creation. Some lecture/discussion, with individual student participation as an important component. Prerequisite: JRN 230. Occasionally.

JRN 380 INTERNSHIP
3-12 credits
A supervised, contracted internship arranged by the student with an approved publication or, in certain cases, with campus offices, either for a semester’s work or summer employment. Contract must be approved by the Journalism faculty. Responsible faculty supervision and review are required. Only four credits may be counted toward elective credit for the major.

JRN 430 FEATURE WRITING
Instruction and practice in feature writing for newspapers and magazines. Advanced practice in research and writing techniques as well as the creation of story ideas. Freelance feature writing will also be discussed. Prerequisite: JRN 330. Fall, occasionally.

JRN 435 COMMUNITY TELEVISION NEWS
A performance course in television news, with special attention to developing a regularly cablecast community television newscast for the Keene area. Introduction to formatting the news and presenting it under deadline. Lecture, practice, and fieldwork. Prerequisites: JRN 235 and JRN 255. Spring, even years.

JRN 450 NEWS EDITING AND MANAGEMENT
Practice in copy editing, page design, photo editing, headline writing, story assignments, law, ethics and management of a newspaper. Prerequisites: JRN 255 and JRN 330.

JRN 467 SPECIALIZED JOURNALISM
Advanced study and practice in specialized news gathering or reporting. Topics include column writing, editorial writing, reviewing, or environmental reporting, among others. Prerequisite: JRN 330 or JRN 335 or JRN 435. Occasionally.

JRN 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-6 credits
Under faculty supervision, the student develops and completes a program of research or development in a worthwhile aspect of journalism or mass communications. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Only 4 credits may be counted toward elective credit for the major. Prerequisite: Written permission of instructor.