"Writing for Mass Media" is a course offered through the University of Oklahoma's school of journalism and mass communication. It offers writing preparation for professions in multimedia such as advertising, public relations, journalism, professional writing, and broadcasting. Students must pass this course before being admitted to the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
"Writing for Mass Media" is made up of two sections: a lecture and a lab that meet twice a week. The lecture accounts for fifty percent of the student's overall grade in the course. It is taught by Professor Kathryn Jenson White, who has a multitude of experience in writing for the multimedia. Students are taught the importance of eloquent writing as well as the different conventions for various styles of media writing. In the lecture section, students are expected to complete the assigned reading before class, be prepared for a daily quiz, and take thorough notes. Three exams are given throughout the semester.
The lab section for this course meets twice a week for two hours and accounts for the remaining fifty percent of the student's grade in the course. Students are expected to complete numerous assignments, papers, and blog posts. This is the section of the course where students obtain rigorous writing preparation.
In addition, the course has a strict attendance policy. In order to be successful, students are expected to be on time and attend every lecture and lab. Missing more than four classes will result in a failing grade for the course.
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