JOUR 300    Newswriting and Reporting    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Introductory course in basic newswriting and reporting. Course concentrates on fundamental writing techniques for mass media. Course also emphasizes the legal and ethical responsibilities of the news media with critical analysis of current news report practices.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   R.Gulati             CRC MAIN LRC 109     25336

JOUR 310    Mass Media and Society    3 Units

Same As: RTVF 300
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4J
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Survey of the mass media: history, philosophy, structure and trends, as well as theories which help to explain effects and the importance of mass communications as a social institution. Exploration of economics, technology, law, ethics, and social issues, including cultural and ethnic diversity. This course is the same as RTVF 300, and only one may be taken for credit. See "Cross-Listed Courses" in the catalog.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   R.Boeck              CRC MAIN L 111       27020
MW           08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   J.Hull               CRC MAIN CAC 138     27028
TTh          12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   R.Boeck              CRC MAIN CAC 138     27030

JOUR 320    Race and Gender in the Media    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D3; CSU Area D4; IGETC Area 4C
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the roles of ethnic minorities and women in American society as depicted, documented and distorted in the mass media. Students will study ethnic, racial and gender issues in mass media content, development, policy, and professions, including media stereotypes, contributions of diverse groups to the media and mass communications as an agent of social change.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            01:30PM-04:35PM   LEC   R.Snowden            CRC MAIN L 102       31713

JOUR 330    Computer Familiarization    2 Units

Same As: CISC 302
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: BUSTEC 302
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course to provide general knowledge on how computers work, computer terminology and the impact of computers on society and the work environment. Beginning level hands-on instruction using an operating system, word processing software, spreadsheet software, and the Internet will be emphasized. Students will be reading and interpreting written and oral instructions of a technical nature. This course is the same as CISC 302, and only one may be taken for credit. See "Cross-Listed Courses" in the catalog.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
Microsoft Office 2007 & Internet Explorer 7.0
MW           08:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   M.Duffy              CRC MAIN BS 145B     26844
Microsoft Office 2007 & Internet Explorer 7.0
TTh          11:00AM-01:05PM   LEC   C.Olsen              CRC MAIN BS 145B     26846
Microsoft Office 2007 & Internet Explorer 7.0
Sa           08:30AM-12:20PM   LEC   C.Young              CRC MAIN BS 145B     26850

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
Microsoft Office 2007 & Internet Explorer 7.0
MW           08:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   M.Duffy              CRC MAIN BS 145B     26848
Microsoft Office 2007 & Internet Explorer 7.0
TTh          08:15PM-10:20PM   LEC   S.Palm               CRC MAIN BS 145A     27354

JOUR 400    College Newspaper Production    2-3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in one of the following: JOUR 300, 335, 340, 405, PHOTO 301.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction and experience in the principles and practice of newspaper production. The course offers instruction in writing, editing, photography, graphics, design and computerized layout for publications. Students work as writers, editors, graphic artists and photographers for the college newspaper. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   R.Gulati             CRC MAIN LRC 109     25920
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   R.Gulati             CRC MAIN LRC 109     
This course may be taken for 2 or 3 units.

JOUR 405    Publications Production Skills Lab    .5-3 Units

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in JOUR 400 or 404.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This lab course helps students improve their writing, editing, and computer skills as an addition to their enrollment in Editing and Production or College Newspaper Production. Students may earn up to three units per semester, and repeat the class until they reach a maximum of six units.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           02:30PM-03:50PM   LAB   R.Gulati             CRC MAIN LRC 109     25924
JOUR 405 may be taken for .50 to 1.0 unit.