Journalism 345 - Media Criticism

Spring
2016
01
3.00
Ralph Whitehead
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
62902
American journalism is going through what might be the greatest upheaval in its history. This course examines the causes of this upheaval -- technological, economic, cultural, ideological -- and their current and prospective impact. It also looks at some efforts to set standards for the performance of journalists.
Open to Senior, Junior and Sophomore Journalism majors only.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.