MDIA 290

Spring 2017 Part of Term A

Part of Term A
Jan 17-Mar 10

Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

Experimental course on special topics pertinent to the disciplines studied within the College of Media. Topics will vary.

Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary.

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MDIA 290 class schedule data for spring 2017
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
65641
Lecture-Discussion
I
5:00PM -7:30PM
T
Lincoln Hall
Houston, J
Part of Term:
A
Date Range:
01/17/17-03/10/17
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
Investigative JOUR in Film
Section Info:
This course will look at films that have most accurately portrayed the work of investigative journalists with in-class discussions about the films. We will view excerpts from films that include All the President’s Men, The Insider, Page One, and Spotlight and talk about the differences between stereotypes of investigative journalists and how the journalists actually work. The course also will include a historical overview of investigative journalism, how it has developed in sophistication and approaches, and its presentation in films over the past 80 years.
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