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ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE
Magazine Editing and Production Film Noir Photojournalism Mass Media and the Law Electronic Field Production Political Communications in the 21st Century
Plus a variety of Special Topics courses (e.g., Writing for Digital Media, Screenwriting, The War Film, Journalism, Crisis Communications Management, Social Media and other courses as the discipline evolves and as student interest demands.) F. Practical Applications: Each major is required to complete an internship: CO 380 Internship (3 to 12 credits) (Letter Grade) G. Communications Seminar: Each major is required to complete Communications Seminar CO 391 Communications Seminar (3 credits) H. Portfolio or Thesis: Each major is required to complete either a senior portfolio or a senior thesis. CO 392 Senior Portfolio (3 credits) CO 393 Senior Thesis (3 credits) I. Required Correlatives: Each major must complete 9 credits in a related discipline in consultation with the Department Chair.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Core Courses: CO 121 Communications Overview How many years does the average American spend watching television during his/her life and is this time well spent? What prophecies did Marshall McLuhan make in 1965 that are becoming true today? Have books been replaced and forgotten? What does a film producer really do? What is a gatekeeper? How has the “profit motive� changed the definition of news? Does violent television programming have any affect upon society? How many ads does the average American find herself/himself exposed to each day? Are the mass media really electing the President of the United States? These are just a few of the questions we will explore in this lively course, which surveys communication theory, process, practice, and ethics. Apart from serving as an introduction to the discipline of Communications, this course is highly recommended for those students not completing the program of study in Communications. General Education Choice for Part A. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits