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2013-2014 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
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JRNL 256 - Current Issues in Science Journalism


Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course is a seminar-style examination of contemporary issues in science as they are being covered in real time in various news media. A critical assessment of the medium-specific approaches to these stories will provide the focus to evaluate the factors and particular issues involves with covering science for various audiences.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Journalism students may not take this course on a Pass/Fail basis. Students not matriculating in the M.A. Journalism  program may take as a Pass/Fail elective.




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