Help

Course Information

Online Journalism and Social Media (COMM 228)

Term: 2024-2025 - SUMMER

Faculty

Becky L DeGreeff

Dr. Becky L. DeGreeff completed her PhD in Communication Studies at North Dakota State University in 2010. She has taught a variety of Communication courses as an Assistant Professor at Upper Iowa University, an Assistant and Associate Professor at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Her scholarly research interest includes interpersonal and family communication, spiritual communication, and autoethnography. Outside of academia she is a wife, mother, and E-RYT 200-hour certified yoga instructor. She loves spending as much time as possible outdoors with her family.

Zoom Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/6810836216?pwd=d3dEVVh6bnlBcTFDTDdLRHpFSkdZZz09 

Description

Focus is preparation for careers as professional electronic journalists. Emphasizes development of news judgment, journalistic responsibilities, and journalistic ethics. Students work in classroom and digital video environments to acquire and improve reporting, writing, and technical skills needed to succeed in the digital newsroom. Introduces the culture of the electronic, online news environment, including meeting deadlines and working in a team environment both in the field and in the newsroom. Offered: Fall, even years