Journalism 310 - GoingGlobal:Chngs/IntlJournlsm
Fall
2015
01
3.00
Razvan Sibii
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
32923
This course explores the challenges and issues facing journalists covering global affairs. Students will learn about intercultural communication, overcoming biases in reporting, and the use of social media as a platform for news reporting. They will also examine the work of foreign correspondents from a critical perspective. Through a mixture of readings and news writing, the course will broaden students' understanding of current affairs on the global stage.
Open to Senior, Junior and Sophomore Journalism majors only.