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2018-2019 Chesapeake College Catalog 
    
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COM 170 - Introduction to Journalism and News Media

3 credits
An introduction to the journalism profession including writing, editing, and production skills required in print, broadcast, online and emerging news media formats. Key units also include the history of journalism, the First Amendment, legal and ethical issues, the media’s influence on culture, developing journalism and public relations practices. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Prereq/Corequisite:
Take  ENG 094+  and MAT 023  as pre or corequisites, or appropriate placement scores.
Note: All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.



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