Utah State University
(Fall Quarter 1996-'97)
Syllabus
Communication 384
Class Meets: T & H 10:30-11:45
ANSC 315
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Professor: Dr. Steve Anderson Office: 308A Animal Science EMail: sanderso@cc.usu.edu Office Phone: (801) 797-0369 Office Hours: M,W,F 10:30-12:30 Web Address: http://cc.usu.edu/~sanderso/ |
Course Description: Communication 384 is designed to examine the elements of news writing style for broadcasting. Special emphasis will be given to television news writing and the process of electronic news gathering from both a written and visual perspective. Elements of news producing and the construction of newscasts will also be emphasized.
Text:
Hewitt, J. (1995). Air Words: Writing for Broadcast News. (2nd ed.). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.
Salt Lake Tribune (M-F)
Academic Honesty Policy:
The Department of Communication observes a "one-strike-and-you're-out" policy regarding any kind of academic dishonesty, which is particularly heinous among journalists and communicators upon whom the society depends for its true and correct information. Students shown to have cheated in any way will be summarily dropped from this course, and a full report made to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Communication majors shown to have violated this policy will be expelled from the major. See the university's policy on academic dishonesty for further details.
Lab Fee:
There is a $15.00 lab fee attached to this course. You will need to pay the fee in order to activate a computer account and use a computer in the writing lab. Information about paying the fee will be provided in class.
Requirements and Course Assignments:
1.) Participation: You have a significant responsibility to contribute to class discussions, ask questions to clarify lecture material, and be prepared to discuss assigned readings.
2.) Attendance: You are expected to take responsibility for class attendance. Poor attendance will affect the assessment of your participation in the class
3.) Current Events: It is expected that you will read the newspaper each day. Be ready to discuss international, national, regional and local events at the beginning of class sessions.
4.) Viewing Assignments: You will be assigned to view local station newscasts and content analyze certain elements.
5.) Exams & Quizzes: There will be a mid-term and final exam. I do not give make-up exams after the test date, but if you have a legitimate conflict or problem, I will consider giving you the exam one day early. There will be occasional "pop-quizzes" on current events.
6.) Written Lab Material: During labs you will be writing stories from "fact sheets" or you may be rewriting newspaper stories in broadcast style. On some occasions you will be producing and writing short newscasts as part of a group effort.
| Participation | 10% |
| Pop Quizzes | 10% |
| Viewing Assignments | 5% |
| Mid-Term Exam | 20% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| Written Material | 35% |
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