JOUR 19: Contemporary News Media
Course Information
Introduction to modern mass communication, with an emphasis on the development of the news media, analysis of the credibility of the media and its impact on daily life.
JOUR 19 is CSU and UC transferrable
Online Course Policies
Expect to spend approximately nine (9) hours per week on the course. Your will do readings, watch films and videos, complete assignments and participate in discussions, weekly quizzes, and other activities. Students are required to login every week and complete their assigned tasks. City College of San Francisco uses Canvas as our Learning Management System. This is not a self-paced course.
Adds and Drops
If the class is full, and you wish to add the class, please email me. Note: I give preference to students on the waiting list
If you do not log in and/or submit assignments during the first week, you will be dropped to allow other students into the course
After the first week of class, students who do not log in and/or submit assignments for more than a two-week period may be dropped (unless there are extenuating circumstances)
Course Materials
No need to buy a book.
All materials — readings, films, etc. — are posted on Canvas
The materials can be viewed online or printed out since each will be available as an accessible Word file or PDF
Spring 2023 Schedule
For Spring 2023, this course is being offered through online instruction. There will be no in-person class meetings for this semester.
JOUR 19
This class is a late-start, 16 week, 3-unit course
Class dates: TKTK – TKTKT
Important Dates
Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: TKTKTK
Last Day to Drop with full refund: TKTKTK
Last Day to Drop with 50% refund: TKTKTK
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: TKTKTK
Midterm period end: TKTKTK
Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for leave of absence: TKTKTK
Spring Break: TKTKTK
Finals period: TKTKTK
Course Topics
(Email me for the full syllabus)
Media technology
History and evolution of the mass media
Old media vs. new media
Privacy
Press freedom
Media ownership
Regional and global media systems
Advertising and public relations
Resources for Student Success
For assistance with Canvas (log-in), visit Canvas Student Support Center or call the Canvas Support Hotline (833) 249-3993, which is available 24/7
For academic accommodations, visit Disabled Students Programs and Services