COM 102 - Media Writing

Semester Hours: 4

This course is designed to review and reinforce the basic principles of grammar, introduce elements of style (ex. AP style), and organization unique to writing in communication-related professions. Students will also be introduced to basic communication theory that can be applied when writing content for print, online, and broadcast outlets, as well in persuasive pieces used in public relations and advertising. The course also discusses the structure of the news, public relations, and advertising industries in order to demonstrate how they are related, and to discuss how this industries influence society.