Course Descriptions

COMM 1307 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS (3-3-0). A survey of the basic factors affecting human communication, including theories and models of communication. In-depth study of the relationship of mass media and society. An overview of trends in newspapers, radio, television, film, and books, and the related institutions of advertising, public relations, and photography. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: T

COMM 2305 COPY EDITING (3-1-3). A study of copy editing for errors of fact and expression with emphasis on editing for readability, headline writing, and page make-up. Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 2311. ( ) Course Type: T

COMM 2311 NEWS REPORTING I (3-3-0). Gathering and writing news stories for newspapers, newsmagazines, and newsletters. Study of news writing techniques and appeal to reader interest.
News Reporting I: Honors - Please contact the Honors Department at 223-6555 or honors@austincc.edu for additional information. Skills: E Prerequisites: ENGL 1301. ( ) Course Type: T Not offered every semester

COMM 2315 NEWS REPORTING II (3-3-0). Gathering and writing advanced news stories for newspapers, news-magazines, and newsletters. Interviewing techniques for specialized writing assignments (e.g., science, law, drama, literary criticism, music). Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 2311. ( ) Course Type: T