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Media Writing

Media Writing focuses on writing practice in organizing and writing for print, electronic and digital media; introduction to news, feature and advocacy writing; focus on aesthetics, ethical and legal issues; application to journalism, broadcasting; public relations, advertising and digital media. Prerequisite: ENG101

Subject Code: ENG

Course Number: 125

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours 3

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Discuss the differences in various styles of writing for media.
2. Apply principles of journalism and style as appropriate for the audience
3. Compare methods of writing style as appropriate for the medium.
4. Create written material suitable for print and broadcast media, Internet, advertising, or public relations.
5. Build a complete media writing portfolio.

Effective Term: Fall 2025

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