COMM 321 - Environmental and Science Media

3 Hour(s)

This course explores the historical and philosophical foundations of community journalism and provides experiential learning opportunities for students to report and produce solutions-based journalism. Working within a problem-based learning approach, students will conduct field research in order to refine listening skills and create a digital story about a local neighborhood issue or organization. The course will include science journalism and data analytics, ethical reporting, and avoidance of misinformation in reporting. Service learning will take place in the form of partnerships with local non-profit media organizations that students work closely with to address specific needs.