Dr. Jocelyn Steinke
Professor
School of Communication
Program in Gender and Women's Studies
Western Michigan University
[JRN 1000]
Foundations of Journalism
Course Description
Foundations of Journalism focuses on instruction in news writing and an examination of the role of journalism in American society. Students will learn news story content and structure and Associated Press Style. This course includes discussion of news values, objectivity, journalism history, libel, ethics, current events and the impact of the mass media on individuals, groups and institutions.


