Broadcast Journalism

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Overview

Subject area

ENG

Catalog Number

213

Course Title

Broadcast Journalism

Department(s)

Description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of producing audio stories for broadcast and podcast. Students will be exposed to best practices in audio reporting, newswriting, storytelling, producing and presenting. There will be practical training and exercises in interviewing, writing for the ear, voicing, the effective use of sound, and the basics of editing. The course also gives an overview of broadcast news business models, ethical issues, and today’s challenges.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate LaGuardia CC

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FIS - Flexible Core - Individual and Society

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

037742

Course Schedule