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This hands-on course covers the fundamentals of writing for mass media, with an emphasis on reaching publics that are diverse and demanding. Students will learn how to write news stories for print and broadcast, public relation releases, and advertising copy. While introducing students to the differing needs of the various media industries, the separate strands of the course collectively reinforce common principles such as accuracy, honesty and integrity in communication, as well as an appreciation of clear, concise and effective writing.
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
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| Not Available To Programme | IEEC, IEM |
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| Not Available As BDE/UE To Programme | |
| Not Available As Core To Programme | |
| Not Available As PE To Programme | |
| Mutually Exclusive With | CS0205 |
| Not Offered As BDE | |
| Not Offered As Unrestricted Elective | |
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Required first
Basic Media Writing
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| 930 | COMMON LEC (LE) 0930-1050 Tue LF-LT | |||||
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| 1030 | 06015 TUT (T1) 1030-1150 Mon SCI-TSN Wk2-13 | 06016 TUT (T2) 1030-1150 Mon SCI-TTM Wk2-13 | ||||
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| 1230 | 06017 TUT (T3) 1230-1350 Mon SCI-TSN Wk2-13 | 06018 TUT (T4) 1230-1350 Mon SCI-TTM Wk2-13 | ||||
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