JOU 3300 Theories of Journalism

3 units
Journalism
Faculty of Arts
Study of the basic principles and essential theories that guide and explain the contemporary practice of journalism. Theories of social responsibility, libertarianism, development, democratic participation, responsible freedom of expression, complex democracy, etc.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Students enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Digital Journalism in English cannot substitute JOU 3700 for JOU 3300 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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