la journalism outcomes curriculum

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(Note - Outcomes forObjective 3 were revised on 5-4-09) KEY

I = Introduce; R = Reinforce;

Outcomes and Curriculum Map - Journalism/Broadcasting E = Emphasize

30-Mar-07

PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Journalism/Broadcasting program at Northern Essex Community College is to provide students with a

general introduction to journalism, communications, and mass media, and to train them in the skills needed for working in the fields of print journalism,

communications, or broadcasting. After completing this program, students are prepared for entry level positions in journalism, broadcasting, or

communications, as well as to transfer into four-year colleges that offer majors in those areas.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM: SPECIFIC COURSES AND RELATIONSHIP TO OUTCOME**OBJECTIVES

ASSOCIATED LEARNING

OUTCOMES

The graduating student will be able

to:

The objectives of the

Journalism/Broadcasting

Program include to assist

students in the development of:

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1 Effectively research

information relevant to a

topic of inquiryI R I X X X X X X-some X X-some

2 Evaluate and analyze the

evidence and data relevantto a topic of inquiry I R X X XX-some X X-some X X-some

3 Develop a hypothesis or

thesis and test or support it

by applying logical,

scientific or quantitative

reasoning

X X X X-some X X X-some

Critical Thinking Skills1


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ASSOCIATED LEARNING

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1 Produce clear and wellorganized writing that

responds appropriately to

an assignment using

standard American English

I R X X X X-some X X-some X X-some X

2 Produce clear and well

organized oral reports that

respond appropriately to

an assignment using

standard spoken American

English

I I R X-some X-some X-some X-some

1 Operate a computer using

common word processing

software applications X X X-some X-few X-some

2 Find and evaluate

information on the Web

while being mindful of

ethical, legal, and security

issues relating to

information technology.

X X X X X-some X-some X-some X X-some

2

3

Effective Oral andWritten

Communication Skills

Computer Fluency


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1Describe major conceptsand theories studied in

each of the broad areas of

the Liberal Arts including,

Humanities, Natural

Sciences, Mathematics,

and Social Sciences

I R X X X X X X X X

2 Define the relationships

among the various Liberal

Arts areas in which

students studied and

discussed selected topicsfrom the multiple

perspectives afforded by

these areas

I R X X X X-some X-some X-some X X-few

1 Identify differing values in

a pluralistic culture and

articulate how these

values affect identity

formation, behavior, and

decision-making

I R X X X X X X-some X X-some

2 Describe the ethical

responsibilities of

individuals in a pluralisticculture in both their

personal and public lives

I R X X X X-some X X-some

Knowledge concerning

the diverse values and

ethical responsibilities

in a pluralistic culture

5

Knowledge concerningeach of the broad

areas of the Liberal

Arts and the

interconnectedness of

these areas

4


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1Demonstrate creativity(thinking and acting in

new, different, and

imaginative ways) I R X X X-some X-some X X X

2 Describe the creative

processes employed by a

thinker or artist -- based

upon accounts of their

work -- and discuss the

choices they made in one

or more of their works and

the reasons for thosechoices.

I R X X X-some X-few X X-few

1 Analyze the various media,

their origins, convergence

and ownership, goals, and

methods for relaying

information in today's

culture

I R R R E

2 Recognize the vital role a

free press plays inpreserving a free society

I R R R E

3 Recognize threats to

journalists and the First

Amendment, in particular

threats to freedom of the

press

I R R R E

Media Literacy7

6 Creative thinking andbehavior as well as

knowledge concerning

the creative process


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1

Gather informationaccurately and truthfully

from various sourcesI R R R E

2 Evaluate the credibility,

importance, and relevancy

of informationI R R R E

3 Approach sources and

report stories objectively

and fairly, without

reflecting personal bias

I R R R E

4 Include different

perspectives from a variety

of sources to providebalanced reporting

I R R R E

1 Write a standard news

story incorporating a hard

lead, concise news writing,

quotes, and proper

attribution

I R R R E

2 Organize a news story

using the Inverted Pyramid

structure or standard

television or radio

broadcasting structure

I R R I E

3 Organize and write (for

newspaper or broadcast) a

standard feature storyI R R I E

4 Use AP style I R E

Reporting andInterviewing Skills

8

Journalistic Writing

and Broadcasting

Skills

9


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1

Follow legal restrictions onlibel and intrusion of

privacyI R E

2 Apply the general ethical

standard to act responsibly

while accurately and fairly

informing the publicI R R R E

3 Avoid situations that pose

a conflict of interestI R R R E

4 Differentiate betweenopinion and news in

editorial contentI R R R E

5 Apply appropriate

standards of taste to avoid

sensationalizing and

causing unnecessary harmI R R R E

6 Act in the interest of the

public by serving as a

watchdog of the

government and industry

I R R R E

Media Law and Ethics10

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