COM 317 Writing for Communications (HU)

Clear, concise, and compelling writing is of tremendous value in all communications careers. With writing and communication practices evolving as new technologies emerge, students will learn strategies, principles, and techniques for communicating in cyberspace, as well as in traditional venues of communication. This course prepares students for writing diverse content, including news, opinions, advertising, and public relations, and adapting information to specific audiences by communicating effectively across different media.

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Adapt messages to specific audiences, situations, and contexts.
3. Compose print news story.
4. Conduct a basic media interview.
5. Create advertising copy.
6. Develop broadcast news story.
7. Evaluate mediums of communication.