JOUR 200 - Contemporary News Media and Society

    Recent Professors
    Pending Staff, Darleen Principe
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of JOUR 200
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Never in American history have the news media been more important—or played a more influential role in our participatory democracy. This course explores the wide-ranging impacts of news on American citizens, institutions and government. It delves into emerging media forms and platforms and examines trends and pressing controversies surrounding contemporary journalism. Finally, the course teaches students "news literacy" or the tools to critically navigate the flood of information, encourage change, and create impact.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–10:55am, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm