JMCO 131 Introduction to Journalism (Cr. 3)
The student in this course studies the following subjects: mass media types, significance, functions, professional, political and social roles, different types of newspapers and journalistic writing, structure, personnel and administration of newspaper, work ethics and legal implications of journalistic work.
JMCO 132 News Writing (Cr. 3)
The student studies the basic writing and editing techniques of news and journalist resources, types and coverage. The student also studies writing, editing of headlines and pictures. Students produce their own newspapers as part of the practical training for the course.
JMCO 231 Report Reporting (Cr. 3)
The student studies the basic writing and editing techniques of different news reports. The student also studies types and principles of news investigation, analysis and editing. Students produce their own newspapers as part of the practical training for the course.
JMCO 232 News Article and Interview (Cr. 3)
The student studies the concepts, editing principles and types of news article (editorial, column, varied, analytical, review). Students also study the types, classifications, objectives, significance and editing principles of newspaper interviews.
JMCO 300 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (Cr. 3)
The student studies in this course the concept, role, and significance of broadcast journalism compared to other mass media. The student also studies the skills of broadcast journalism ( news bulletin writing, broadcast reports and programs, interviews, varieties, editing and montage. Students produce radio programs and radio news bulletins as practice.
JMCO 320 Photography and Image (Cr. 3)
The student studies in this course the concept, significance, types and function of photography and image in journalism. They study shooting and how it is distinct from other photographs and images.
JMCO 321 Media Technologies (Cr. 3)
Students study in this course modern technologies in mass media production. Students study Premiere and Photoshop programs. They study television shooting techniques for movies and documentaries. Students produce documentaries and television reports as training using modern technologies.
JMCO 331 Palestinian Journalism (Cr. 3)
Students study in this course the history of written Palestinian Arabic Journalism since the Oatham era until the Palestinian national authority. Students also study the audio and visual history of the Palestinian journalism and especially under the control of the Palestinian authority. Students also compare between different media types and its roles in the national news policy.
JMCO 332 Editing and Design (Cr. 3)
Students study in this course the concept, types, functions, methods and skills of news design. Students design their own newspapers as part of the practical training for the course.
JMCO 333 Media Skills (Cr. 3)
Students study in this course the skills, types, significance and functions of public relations. Students also study the concept of public opinion and skills of measuring it. They also study advertising types, designs and techniques. Students design their own newspapers as part of the practical training for the course.
Prerequisite: JMCO 231
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