COMMS 604
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Communications History and Historical Research Methods
Communications
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
In-depth investigation of the history of mass media, including study of historical research methods.
When Taught
Fall Even Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Judgement and Critical Thinking Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will develop judgment and critical thinking skills. The main assignments will require assessments of historical events. Students will examine and compare media accounts with other media accounts and with original source documents.
Title
Communications principles
Learning Outcome
Students will understand significant principles of journalism and mass communications. Discussions will center on an analysis of historical trends and philosophies to understand journalistic and communications principles.
Title
Archival Research and Interviewing Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will learn research and interviewing skills. Assignments will require researching primary source historical material and/or conducting interviews.
Title
Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will write in narrative style and properly cite sources.
