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Class Number	Class	Meeting Time	Instructor	Room	Unreserved Enrollment	Reserved Enrollment	Total Enrollment	Wait List
6570	MEJO 121 - 001 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:25AM	Peter Doyle	Carroll Hall-Rm 0268	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
9469	MEJO 121 - 002 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Peter Doyle	Carroll Hall-Rm 0268	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
6571	MEJO 121 - 003 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	MoWe 4:40PM - 5:55PM	Scott Geier	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
6572	MEJO 121 - 004 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	TuTh 5:00PM - 6:15PM	Christy Kirk	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
6573	MEJO 121 - 005 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Nazanin Knudsen	Carroll Hall-Rm 0268	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
6574	MEJO 121 - 006 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Nazanin Knudsen	Carroll Hall-Rm 0059	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
6575	MEJO 121 - 007 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Stephen McConnell	Carroll Hall-Rm 0268	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
6673	MEJO 121 - 008 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	William Ammerman	Carroll Hall-Rm 0268	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
6685	MEJO 121 - 009 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	MoWe 2:30PM - 3:45PM	Madison Hill	Carroll Hall-Rm 0268	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
10193	MEJO 121 - 010 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Alan Maynard	Carroll Hall-Rm 0268	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
10194	MEJO 121 - 011 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	MoWe 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Arthur Eddy	Carroll Hall-Rm 0268	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
10665	MEJO 121 - 012 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Parth Shah	Carroll Hall-Rm 0059	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
13528	MEJO 121 - 013 Introduction to Digital Storytelling	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Madison Hill	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Restricted to declared journalism majors and minors. Introduces students to the tools and skills needed to engage in quality news-oriented storytelling with audio, video, and multimedia. Students will learn to deliver news stories using multiple platforms, taking advantage of the strengths of each. Previously offered as MEJO 221. 3 units.
6598	MEJO 129 - 001 Sports Xtra	Mo 9:05AM - 12:15PM	Charlie Tuggle	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0101	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: In this course students will produce a weekly sports highlights, analysis, and commentary program for distribution via social media. Students fill all editorial, field production, and studio production positions. Previously offered as MEJO 429. 3 units.
6553	MEJO 137 - 001 Principles of Advertising and Public Relations	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Gary Kayye, Valerie Fields, McKenna Martin	Carroll Hall-Rm 0111	43/45	Seats filled	158/160	0/999
Description: Survey of the economics, philosophy, and history of both fields with emphasis on research, foundations, design, execution, and assessment of strategic communication efforts. Provides an understanding of both disciplines, including historical developments, issues and controversies, best practices, career opportunities, and components of successful advertising and public relations campaigns. 3 units.
6554	MEJO 137 - 002 Principles of Advertising and Public Relations	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Gary Kayye, Valerie Fields	Carroll Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	Seats filled	160/160	0/999
Description: Survey of the economics, philosophy, and history of both fields with emphasis on research, foundations, design, execution, and assessment of strategic communication efforts. Provides an understanding of both disciplines, including historical developments, issues and controversies, best practices, career opportunities, and components of successful advertising and public relations campaigns. 3 units.
6555	MEJO 141 - 001 Media Ethics	MoWe 5:45PM - 7:00PM	Douglas Farwell	Carroll Hall-Rm 0111	28/30	Seats filled	28/30	0/999
Description: Explore what constitutes ethical practices, what interferes with ethical practices, and what emerging ethical issues may challenge the newest generation of professional communicators. Cases involve print, broadcast, and Internet news media; photojournalism; graphic design; public relations; and advertising. 3 units.
6556	MEJO 141 - 002 Media Ethics	MoWe 7:15PM - 8:30PM	Douglas Farwell	Carroll Hall-Rm 0111	25/30	Seats filled	25/30	0/999
Description: Explore what constitutes ethical practices, what interferes with ethical practices, and what emerging ethical issues may challenge the newest generation of professional communicators. Cases involve print, broadcast, and Internet news media; photojournalism; graphic design; public relations; and advertising. 3 units.
9470	MEJO 141 - 003 Media Ethics	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Daniel Johnson	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	29/30	Seats filled	29/30	0/999
Description: Explore what constitutes ethical practices, what interferes with ethical practices, and what emerging ethical issues may challenge the newest generation of professional communicators. Cases involve print, broadcast, and Internet news media; photojournalism; graphic design; public relations; and advertising. 3 units.
6620	MEJO 141 - 004 Media Ethics	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Stephen McConnell	Carroll Hall-Rm 0142	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Explore what constitutes ethical practices, what interferes with ethical practices, and what emerging ethical issues may challenge the newest generation of professional communicators. Cases involve print, broadcast, and Internet news media; photojournalism; graphic design; public relations; and advertising. 3 units.
12683	MEJO 141 - 005 Media Ethics	MoWe 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Destiny Peterson	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0202	15/30	Seats filled	15/30	0/999
Description: Explore what constitutes ethical practices, what interferes with ethical practices, and what emerging ethical issues may challenge the newest generation of professional communicators. Cases involve print, broadcast, and Internet news media; photojournalism; graphic design; public relations; and advertising. 3 units.
13531	MEJO 141 - 006 Media Ethics	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:25AM	Destiny Peterson	Carroll Hall-Rm 0142	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Explore what constitutes ethical practices, what interferes with ethical practices, and what emerging ethical issues may challenge the newest generation of professional communicators. Cases involve print, broadcast, and Internet news media; photojournalism; graphic design; public relations; and advertising. 3 units.
6557	MEJO 153 - 001 Writing and Reporting	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	DAVID FRANCIS	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
6558	MEJO 153 - 002 Writing and Reporting	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:25AM	Shelby Forbes	TBA	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
6559	MEJO 153 - 003 Writing and Reporting	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	JOSEPH BALINTFY	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
6560	MEJO 153 - 004 Writing and Reporting	TuTh 5:00PM - 6:15PM	Dylan Howlett	Carroll Hall-Rm 0142	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
6561	MEJO 153 - 005 Writing and Reporting	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Daniel Huffman	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
6562	MEJO 153 - 006 Writing and Reporting	MoWe 9:05AM - 10:20AM	Kelly Bjorklund	TBA	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
6563	MEJO 153 - 007 Writing and Reporting	MoWe 2:30PM - 3:45PM	Cecilia Benninger	Carroll Hall-Rm 0060	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
6564	MEJO 153 - 008 Writing and Reporting	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Carl Kenney	Carroll Hall-Rm 0142	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
10218	MEJO 153 - 009 Writing and Reporting	MoWe 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Shelby Forbes	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
10209	MEJO 153 - 010 Writing and Reporting	MoWe 4:40PM - 5:55PM	Cecilia Benninger	Carroll Hall-Rm 0033	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
10210	MEJO 153 - 011 Writing and Reporting	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	DAVID FRANCIS	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
13575	MEJO 153 - 012 Writing and Reporting	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Katherine Smith	Carroll Hall-Rm 0142	16/18	Seats filled	16/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
13576	MEJO 153 - 013 Writing and Reporting	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Carl Kenney	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	16/18	Seats filled	16/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
13577	MEJO 153 - 014 Writing and Reporting	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Najuma Thorpe	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
13578	MEJO 153 - 015 Writing and Reporting	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Shelby Forbes	TBA	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: A laboratory course that teaches journalistic skills essential to writing across platforms. Practice in using news gathering tools, such as sourcing and interviewing techniques; writing stories, including leads, organization, quotations, and data; editing for grammar, punctuation, brevity, style, and accuracy; and critical thinking about news values and audiences. 3 units.
6565	MEJO 180 - 001 Foundations of Photojournalism	MoWe 2:30PM - 4:15PM	Chad Heartwood	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: An introductory course in photojournalistic technique and content gathering. Students photograph, edit, and publish assignments, including general news events, sports, feature and portrait assignments, and a picture story. 3 units.
9479	MEJO 180 - 002 Foundations of Photojournalism	MoWe 12:20PM - 2:05PM	Chad Heartwood	Carroll Hall-Rm 0060	-1/0	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: An introductory course in photojournalistic technique and content gathering. Students photograph, edit, and publish assignments, including general news events, sports, feature and portrait assignments, and a picture story. 3 units.
6566	MEJO 182 - 001 Foundations of Graphic Design	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:45AM	Okirah Harris	Carroll Hall-Rm 0060	-2/0	Seats filled	16/18	0/999
Description: Principles and practices of design, typography, graphics, and production for visual communication for print and electronic media. Computer graphics and pagination. 3 units.
6567	MEJO 182 - 002 Foundations of Graphic Design	MoWe 4:40PM - 6:25PM	Brendan McKenna	Carroll Hall-Rm 0059	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Principles and practices of design, typography, graphics, and production for visual communication for print and electronic media. Computer graphics and pagination. 3 units.
6568	MEJO 182 - 003 Foundations of Graphic Design	TuTh 5:00PM - 6:45PM	Ryan DeWitt	Carroll Hall-Rm 0059	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Principles and practices of design, typography, graphics, and production for visual communication for print and electronic media. Computer graphics and pagination. 3 units.
6569	MEJO 187 - 001 Foundations of Interactive Media	TuTh 5:00PM - 6:45PM	Taylor Blankenship	Carroll Hall-Rm 0060	-2/0	11/18	9/18	0/999
Description: Entry-level course in multimedia storytelling that includes modules on theory; the profession; design; content gathering; and editing, programming, publishing, and usability. 3 units.
10215	MEJO 187 - 002 Foundations of Interactive Media	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:55AM	Scott Geier	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	-1/0	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: Entry-level course in multimedia storytelling that includes modules on theory; the profession; design; content gathering; and editing, programming, publishing, and usability. 3 units.
6758	MEJO 187 - 003 Foundations of Interactive Media	MoWe 12:20PM - 2:05PM	Scott Geier	Carroll Hall-Rm 0059	-1/0	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: Entry-level course in multimedia storytelling that includes modules on theory; the profession; design; content gathering; and editing, programming, publishing, and usability. 3 units.
12623	MEJO 244 - 001 Public Issues in the Platform Era	We 4:40PM - 7:25PM	Meredith Clark	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	27/30	Seats filled	27/30	0/999
Description: An overview of political communication during the platform era for students who intend to practice journalism, advertising, and public relations in the public arena and for those interested in political processes. 3 units.
6579	MEJO 252 - 001 Audio Journalism	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Keith Barber	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Students learn how to conceive, research, report, and produce audio stories for broadcast on radio and/or streaming on the Web. Students also learn interviewing and reporting techniques that will prepare them for higher-level courses. 3 units.
9480	MEJO 252 - 002 Audio Journalism	Mo 4:40PM - 7:25PM	Sarah Rudlang	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0302	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Students learn how to conceive, research, report, and produce audio stories for broadcast on radio and/or streaming on the Web. Students also learn interviewing and reporting techniques that will prepare them for higher-level courses. 3 units.
13592	MEJO 252 - 003 Audio Journalism	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Parth Shah	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Students learn how to conceive, research, report, and produce audio stories for broadcast on radio and/or streaming on the Web. Students also learn interviewing and reporting techniques that will prepare them for higher-level courses. 3 units.
6580	MEJO 253 - 001 Introduction to Public Affairs Reporting	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Ryan Thornburg	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	16/18	Seats filled	16/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Exercises in news gathering, interviewing, and writing news regardless of the delivery platform. 3 units.
6576	MEJO 332 - 001 Public Relations Writing	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Marshele Carter	TBA	-1/0	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, MEJO 137 and 153. Service-learning course provides hands-on practice in developing multiplatform communication tools (print, digital, and social media) used by public relations practitioners. Previously offered as MEJO 232. 3 units.
6577	MEJO 332 - 002 Public Relations Writing	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	ESTHER CAMPI	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	-2/0	15/18	13/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, MEJO 137 and 153. Service-learning course provides hands-on practice in developing multiplatform communication tools (print, digital, and social media) used by public relations practitioners. Previously offered as MEJO 232. 3 units.
6686	MEJO 332 - 003 Public Relations Writing	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Valerie Fields	Carroll Hall-Rm 0143	-7/0	Seats filled	11/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, MEJO 137 and 153. Service-learning course provides hands-on practice in developing multiplatform communication tools (print, digital, and social media) used by public relations practitioners. Previously offered as MEJO 232. 3 units.
6756	MEJO 332 - 005 Public Relations Writing	MoWe 2:30PM - 3:45PM	Julie Dixon-Green	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0302	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, MEJO 137 and 153. Service-learning course provides hands-on practice in developing multiplatform communication tools (print, digital, and social media) used by public relations practitioners. Previously offered as MEJO 232. 3 units.
14485	MEJO 332 - 006 Public Relations Writing	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	ESTHER CAMPI	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, MEJO 137 and 153. Service-learning course provides hands-on practice in developing multiplatform communication tools (print, digital, and social media) used by public relations practitioners. Previously offered as MEJO 232. 3 units.
12213	MEJO 333 - 001 Video for Marketing and Public Relations	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Nazanin Knudsen	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	Seats filled	Seats filled	17/17	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 121. Introduction to the use of video as a means of communicating with a variety of an organization's publics, both internal and external. Significant emphasis on building professional skills including teamwork, project management, client management, and creative problem solving. 3 units.
6586	MEJO 340 - 001 Introduction to Media Law: Journalism Focus	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Shelvia Dancy	Carroll Hall-Rm 0033	32/35	Seats filled	32/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Focuses on speech and press freedoms under the First Amendment. Topics include prior restraint, libel, privacy, protection of anonymous sources, free press-fair trial, federal regulation of electronic and new media, freedom of information, intellectual property, and international issues. 3 units.
6587	MEJO 340 - 002 Introduction to Media Law: Journalism Focus	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Tori Ekstrand	Carroll Hall-Rm 0143	22/35	Seats filled	22/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Focuses on speech and press freedoms under the First Amendment. Topics include prior restraint, libel, privacy, protection of anonymous sources, free press-fair trial, federal regulation of electronic and new media, freedom of information, intellectual property, and international issues. 3 units.
13599	MEJO 340 - 003 Introduction to Media Law: Journalism Focus	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:25AM	Ryan Tuck	Carroll Hall-Rm 0033	25/35	Seats filled	25/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Focuses on speech and press freedoms under the First Amendment. Topics include prior restraint, libel, privacy, protection of anonymous sources, free press-fair trial, federal regulation of electronic and new media, freedom of information, intellectual property, and international issues. 3 units.
6588	MEJO 341 - 001 Introduction to Media Law: Advertising, Public Relations, and Strategic Communication Focus	MoWe 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Ryan Tuck	Carroll Hall-Rm 0283	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Focuses on speech and related freedoms under the First Amendment. Topics include commercial speech, corporate speech, libel, privacy, regulated commercial communications, federal regulation of electronic and new media, freedom of information, intellectual property, and international issues. 3 units.
6589	MEJO 341 - 002 Introduction to Media Law: Advertising, Public Relations, and Strategic Communication Focus	MoWe 2:30PM - 3:45PM	Kenton Spencer	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Focuses on speech and related freedoms under the First Amendment. Topics include commercial speech, corporate speech, libel, privacy, regulated commercial communications, federal regulation of electronic and new media, freedom of information, intellectual property, and international issues. 3 units.
9637	MEJO 341 - 003 Introduction to Media Law: Advertising, Public Relations, and Strategic Communication Focus	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Amanda Reid	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Focuses on speech and related freedoms under the First Amendment. Topics include commercial speech, corporate speech, libel, privacy, regulated commercial communications, federal regulation of electronic and new media, freedom of information, intellectual property, and international issues. 3 units.
12215	MEJO 341 - 004 Introduction to Media Law: Advertising, Public Relations, and Strategic Communication Focus	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Amanda Reid	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Focuses on speech and related freedoms under the First Amendment. Topics include commercial speech, corporate speech, libel, privacy, regulated commercial communications, federal regulation of electronic and new media, freedom of information, intellectual property, and international issues. 3 units.
6590	MEJO 342 - 001 The Black Press and United States History	MoWe 2:00PM - 3:15PM	TREVY MCDONALD	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	28/28	0/999
Description: A chronological survey of the African American press in the United States since 1827. Emphasis is on key people and issues during critical areas in the African American experience. 3 units.
6581	MEJO 356 - 001 Feature Writing	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Marshele Carter	TBA	16/18	Seats filled	16/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Instruction and practice in writing feature articles for newspapers and magazines. Previously offered as MEJO 256. 3 units.
9026	MEJO 356 - 002 Feature Writing	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:25AM	Timothy Crothers	Carroll Hall-Rm 0143	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Instruction and practice in writing feature articles for newspapers and magazines. Previously offered as MEJO 256. 3 units.
13603	MEJO 356 - 003 Feature Writing	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Angelia Herrin	Carroll Hall-Rm 0283	Seats filled	Seats filled	17/17	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Instruction and practice in writing feature articles for newspapers and magazines. Previously offered as MEJO 256. 3 units.
10729	MEJO 358 - 001 Opinion Writing	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Angelia Herrin	Carroll Hall-Rm 0283	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Practice in writing commentary for all forms of mass communication, from journalism to public relations, no matter the delivery format. Previously offered as MEJO 258. 3 units.
6582	MEJO 371 - 001 Advertising Creative	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Allen Bosworth	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. Application of findings from social science research; social responsibility of the copywriter and advertiser; preparation of advertisements for the mass media; research in copy testing. Previously offered as MEJO 271. 3 units.
11743	MEJO 371 - 002 Advertising Creative	TuTh 5:00PM - 6:15PM	Heather Apple	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0202	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. Application of findings from social science research; social responsibility of the copywriter and advertiser; preparation of advertisements for the mass media; research in copy testing. Previously offered as MEJO 271. 3 units.
9032	MEJO 371 - 003 Advertising Creative	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Joe Hester	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0302	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. Application of findings from social science research; social responsibility of the copywriter and advertiser; preparation of advertisements for the mass media; research in copy testing. Previously offered as MEJO 271. 3 units.
9638	MEJO 371 - 004 Advertising Creative	TuTh 5:00PM - 6:15PM	Gary Kayye	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. Application of findings from social science research; social responsibility of the copywriter and advertiser; preparation of advertisements for the mass media; research in copy testing. Previously offered as MEJO 271. 3 units.
9849	MEJO 371 - 005 Advertising Creative	MoWe 5:45PM - 7:00PM	Carolyn Tyson	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	16/18	Seats filled	16/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. Application of findings from social science research; social responsibility of the copywriter and advertiser; preparation of advertisements for the mass media; research in copy testing. Previously offered as MEJO 271. 3 units.
10727	MEJO 372 - 001 Advertising Media	TuTh 5:00PM - 6:15PM	Jennifer Harker	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0302	17/18	Seats filled	17/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. The media-planning function in advertising for both buyers and sellers of media; the relationships among media, messages, and audiences; computer analysis. Previously offered as MEJO 272. 3 units.
9565	MEJO 373 - 001 Account Planning	Th 5:00PM - 7:45PM	Allen Bosworth	Carroll Hall-Rm 0143	25/28	Seats filled	25/28	0/999
Description: A study of the principles and tools of strategists and account planners all in the pursuit of connecting people with brands in new and interesting ways, with a focus on three areas. First, how to uncover compelling customer, competition, and brand insights through research. Second, how to spark creativity using those insights. Finally, how to persuade, provoke and inspire others through creative briefs, presentations and more. 3 units.
15091	MEJO 376 - 002 Sports Marketing and Advertising	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Livis Freeman	Carroll Hall-Rm 0305	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Examines the range of promotional techniques being used in the modern sports industry. Topics include sponsorships, advertising, merchandising, and the effects of commercialization. 3 units.
6592	MEJO 377 - 001 Sports Communication	MoWe 2:30PM - 3:45PM	Christian Dotson-Pierson	TBA	23/30	Seats filled	23/30	0/999
Description: Permission of the instructor. Examination of organizations involved in the sports communication field, including publishing, team and league media relations, college sports information offices, broadcasting, and advertising. 3 units.
6583	MEJO 379 - 001 Advertising and Public Relations Research	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	MARIA LEONORA COMELLO	Carroll Hall-Rm 0033	-3/0	Seats filled	25/28	0/999
Description: Critical understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative methods used in the strategic planning and evaluation of advertising and public relations campaigns. Course previously offered as MEJO 279. 3 units.
6584	MEJO 379 - 002 Advertising and Public Relations Research	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	William Rawlings	Carroll Hall-Rm 0033	-2/0	Seats filled	26/28	0/999
Description: Critical understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative methods used in the strategic planning and evaluation of advertising and public relations campaigns. Course previously offered as MEJO 279. 3 units.
6585	MEJO 379 - 003 Advertising and Public Relations Research	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Jennifer Harker	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0302	-1/0	Seats filled	27/28	0/999
Description: Critical understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative methods used in the strategic planning and evaluation of advertising and public relations campaigns. Course previously offered as MEJO 279. 3 units.
6621	MEJO 379 - 004 Advertising and Public Relations Research	MoWe 4:40PM - 5:55PM	April Raphiou	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	-2/0	Seats filled	26/28	0/999
Description: Critical understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative methods used in the strategic planning and evaluation of advertising and public relations campaigns. Course previously offered as MEJO 279. 3 units.
6687	MEJO 379 - 005 Advertising and Public Relations Research	MoWe 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Paige Hamzik	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	-1/0	Seats filled	27/28	0/999
Description: Critical understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative methods used in the strategic planning and evaluation of advertising and public relations campaigns. Course previously offered as MEJO 279. 3 units.
13684	MEJO 379 - 006 Advertising and Public Relations Research	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Kristen Harrison	Carroll Hall-Rm 0305	Seats filled	Seats filled	28/28	0/999
Description: Critical understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative methods used in the strategic planning and evaluation of advertising and public relations campaigns. Course previously offered as MEJO 279. 3 units.
13686	MEJO 390 - 001 Special Skills in Mass Communication	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Leyla Santiago	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0101	9/20	Seats filled	9/20	0/999
Description: Courses on various skills in journalism-mass communication with subjects and instructors varying each semester. This course satisfies a skills- or craft-course requirement. Descriptions for each section available on the school's Web site under Course Details. 1 - 3 units.
15404	MEJO 390 - 002 Special Skills in Mass Communication	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:25AM	Erin Siegal McIntyre	Carroll Hall-Rm 0060	Seats filled	Seats filled	10/10	0/999
Description: Courses on various skills in journalism-mass communication with subjects and instructors varying each semester. This course satisfies a skills- or craft-course requirement. Descriptions for each section available on the school's Web site under Course Details. 1 - 3 units.
16702	MEJO 390 - 003 Special Skills in Mass Communication	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Charlie Tuggle	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Courses on various skills in journalism-mass communication with subjects and instructors varying each semester. This course satisfies a skills- or craft-course requirement. Descriptions for each section available on the school's Web site under Course Details. 1 - 3 units.
6594	MEJO 421 - 001 Television News Reporting and Producing	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Shelvia Dancy	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	13/18	Seats filled	13/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, MEJO 121 and 252. Permission of the instructor. This course covers writing, reporting, and producing television news stories and programs, with emphasis on basic as well as innovative broadcast story forms. 3 units.
6596	MEJO 424 - 001 Media Management and Policy	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Lee Meredith	Carroll Hall-Rm 0143	Seats filled	Seats filled	40/40	0/999
Description: An introduction to media management, generally, and the supervision and motivation of employees, specifically. The course also delves into policy and legal issues impacting modern media operations. It explores the special skills associated with management of media properties in the context of constant change. 3 units.
9571	MEJO 425 - 001 Voice and Diction	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Shelvia Dancy	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Designed to help students develop presentation skills and use voices effectively as professional broadcast journalists. 3 units.
6597	MEJO 426 - 001 Audio Journalism for Radio and Podcasts	We 11:15AM - 12:30PM	Adam Hochberg	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0204	7/20	Seats filled	7/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 252. A practicum class in which students work under faculty guidance to produce news stories, features, interviews, sports, and other audio content. Student work is broadcast on "Carolina Connection" -- a weekly radio program -- and is distributed on iTunes and other digital platforms. Students also have the opportunity to produce their own podcasts in the Carroll Hall studios. 3 units.
6729	MEJO 433 - 001 UX Strategy and Design	Mo 9:05AM - 11:50AM	Jamal Cromity	TBA	18/20	Seats filled	18/20	0/999
Description: Required preparation, a prior or concurrent visual design course, internship, or work experience demonstrating basic graphic design skills. Immersion in experience design (XD) for products and services with a focus on digital user experience (UX), interface design (UI), analytics and marketing strategies. Students use design thinking, research, data, testing, business models, social media, and optimal conversion to engage diverse audiences. Previously offered as MEJO 336. 3 units.
6757	MEJO 433 - 002 UX Strategy and Design	Tu 9:00AM - 11:45AM	Valentina Arismendi Chirinos	TBA	19/20	Seats filled	19/20	0/999
Description: Required preparation, a prior or concurrent visual design course, internship, or work experience demonstrating basic graphic design skills. Immersion in experience design (XD) for products and services with a focus on digital user experience (UX), interface design (UI), analytics and marketing strategies. Students use design thinking, research, data, testing, business models, social media, and optimal conversion to engage diverse audiences. Previously offered as MEJO 336. 3 units.
16290	MEJO 440 - 001 Digital Media Law and Society	We 4:40PM - 7:25PM	Tori Ekstrand	Carroll Hall-Rm 0305	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 340. Explains legal issues raised by Internet communication and guides students in thinking critically about how those issues can be resolved. Reviews how courts, other branches of government, the private sector, and legal scholars have responded to the Internet. Topics may include digital copyright, net neutrality, privacy, and Internet censorship abroad. 3 units.
8731	MEJO 442 - 001 Gender, Class, Race, and Mass Media	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	BARBARA FRIEDMAN	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	Seats filled	Seats filled	13/13	0/999
Description: The media play a critical role in the construction and contestation of ideas about gender, class, and race. Using a range of methods, students will analyze media messages past and present to understand how gender, race, and class influence media production and consumption. 3 units.
15393	MEJO 447 - 001 Media in the United Kingdom	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Lucinda Austin	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0303	14/20	Seats filled	14/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137 or 153. The study of media in the UK including how news and information are disseminated and used by audiences. Includes a trip to the country as part of the course. 3 units.
6603	MEJO 455 - 001 Creative Sportswriting	MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM	Timothy Crothers	Carroll Hall-Rm 0142	Seats filled	Seats filled	16/16	0/999
Description: Researching and writing sports stories, including game coverage, magazine features, and opinion columns. Students complete reporting and writing exercises inside and outside of the classroom. 3 units.
12337	MEJO 459 - 001 Community Journalism	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Carl Kenney	Carroll Hall-Rm 0059	16/20	Seats filled	16/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Comprehensive study of the community press, including policies, procedures, and issues surrounding the production of smaller newspapers within the context of the community in its social and civic setting. 3 units.
6605	MEJO 463 - 001 News Lab: Creating Tomorrow's News Products	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:25AM	Lee Meredith	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	18/20	Seats filled	18/20	0/999
Description: Students work under faculty guidance to develop and test an idea for a start-up news product. Students will create a prototype, test it on a target market, and compile a business feasibility report for the product. The course emphasizes collaboration among students with a variety of skills and experiences. 3 units.
13718	MEJO 467 - 001 Business Concepts for Communications	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Michelle LaRoche	Carroll Hall-Rm 0142	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	0/999
Description: In this course, students will gain a fundamental understanding of business and learn how to write about it. Students will explore how various aspects of business, finance and corporate leadership relate to individuals, communities, companies, governments and world events, and they will learn how to write about that impact clearly and concisely. 3 units.
10725	MEJO 469 - 001 Health Communication and Marketing	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Rebecca Fish	Carroll Hall-Rm 0033	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	0/999
Description: Forbes magazine projects a crest of increasing employment in healthcare over the next decade. This means the strategic communication skill set is in high demand by hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare advertising or PR agencies, insurance companies, non-profit organizations, and more. In this course, students will learn about the healthcare sector, explore the patient journey, map stakeholders and influencers, and get hands-on experience with marketing and communications that can help people lead healthier lives. 3 units.
6608	MEJO 475 - 001 Concepts of Marketing	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	William Ammerman	Carroll Hall-Rm 0142	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Designed to provide the larger business context for students anticipating careers in advertising, public relations, and other media industries, the course teaches the vocabulary and basic concepts of marketing as it will be practiced. 3 units.
12217	MEJO 476 - 001 Ethical Issues and Sports Communication	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Shaun Anderson	Carroll Hall-Rm 0283	29/30	Seats filled	29/30	0/999
Description: Permission of the instructor. Ethical dilemmas and decisions in the commercialization and coverage of sports, including the influence of television, pressure to change traditions and standards for monetary reasons, and negative influences on athletes. 3 units.
6609	MEJO 482 - 001 Media Design	MoWe 4:40PM - 5:55PM	Liz Chen	Carroll Hall-Rm 0060	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 182. Detailed study of page layout and graphics techniques for all forms of news media. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
6610	MEJO 484 - 001 Information Graphics	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:55AM	TERENCE OLIVER	Carroll Hall-Rm 0059	10/20	Seats filled	10/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 182; permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. Study and application of graphic design and information-gathering techniques to creating charts, maps, and diagrams. 3 units.
10726	MEJO 489 - 001 Photojournalism, Lighting, and Business Techniques	TuTh 3:30PM - 5:15PM	Phyllis Dooney	Carroll Hall-Rm 0268	11/20	Seats filled	11/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 180. Students expand their personal photographic vision and professional portfolio by honing their knowledge and skills of studio and location lighting, propping, and styling. Students learn studio and location portraiture and photo illustration and create a photo essay or portrait series. Previously offered as MEJO 181. 3 units.
10329	MEJO 490 - 001 Special Topics in Mass Communication	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Julie Dixon-Green	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0202	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Small classes on various aspects of journalism-mass communication with subjects and instructors varying each semester. Descriptions for each section available on the school's Web site under Course Details. 1 - 3 units.
12534	MEJO 490 - 004 Special Topics in Mass Communication	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	DANA MCMAHAN	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0002	24/25	Seats filled	24/25	0/999
Description: Small classes on various aspects of journalism-mass communication with subjects and instructors varying each semester. Descriptions for each section available on the school's Web site under Course Details. 1 - 3 units.
6595	MEJO 522 - 001 Producing Television News	Mo 12:20PM - 12:50PM	Leyla Santiago	TBA	6/20	Seats filled	6/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 421. Permission of the instructor. Students work under faculty guidance to produce "Carolina Week," a television news program, and are responsible for all production tasks such as producing, reporting, anchoring, directing, and others. Previously offered as MEJO 422. 3 units.
6765	MEJO 523H - 001 Broadcast News and Production Management	Mo 12:20PM - 12:50PM	Leyla Santiago	TBA	1/20	Seats filled	1/20	0/999
Description: Students participate in a collaborative learning environment to hone skills learned in earlier courses and help less-experienced students acclimate to the broadcast news experience within the school. By invitation only. Previously offered as MEJO 423. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
6766	MEJO 523H - 002 Broadcast News and Production Management	Mo 9:05AM - 12:15PM	Charlie Tuggle	TBA	6/20	Seats filled	6/20	0/999
Description: Students participate in a collaborative learning environment to hone skills learned in earlier courses and help less-experienced students acclimate to the broadcast news experience within the school. By invitation only. Previously offered as MEJO 423. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
6767	MEJO 523H - 003 Broadcast News and Production Management	We 11:15AM - 12:30PM	Adam Hochberg	TBA	3/20	Seats filled	3/20	0/999
Description: Students participate in a collaborative learning environment to hone skills learned in earlier courses and help less-experienced students acclimate to the broadcast news experience within the school. By invitation only. Previously offered as MEJO 423. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
6599	MEJO 531 - 001 Case Studies in Public Relations	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Suman Lee	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0302	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. Helps students think as public relations professionals who deal with the demanding, dynamic environment of corporate, government, and nonprofit public relations. Students examine real-world situations and strategies, discussing factors that affect how public relations is practiced in organizations, including identifying stakeholder groups, developing strategies, embracing diversity, and recognizing ethical issues. Previously offered as MEJO 431. 3 units.
6600	MEJO 531 - 002 Case Studies in Public Relations	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	ESTHER CAMPI	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	Seats filled	Seats filled	23/23	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. Helps students think as public relations professionals who deal with the demanding, dynamic environment of corporate, government, and nonprofit public relations. Students examine real-world situations and strategies, discussing factors that affect how public relations is practiced in organizations, including identifying stakeholder groups, developing strategies, embracing diversity, and recognizing ethical issues. Previously offered as MEJO 431. 3 units.
10217	MEJO 531 - 003 Case Studies in Public Relations	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Lois Boynton	Carroll Hall-Rm 0305	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. Helps students think as public relations professionals who deal with the demanding, dynamic environment of corporate, government, and nonprofit public relations. Students examine real-world situations and strategies, discussing factors that affect how public relations is practiced in organizations, including identifying stakeholder groups, developing strategies, embracing diversity, and recognizing ethical issues. Previously offered as MEJO 431. 3 units.
8871	MEJO 532 - 001 International Public Relations	MoWe 2:30PM - 3:45PM	Suman Lee	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	Seats filled	Seats filled	19/19	0/999
Description: This course aims to introduce students to the global and international perspectives of public relations. Corporations, governments, and non-government organizations (NGOs) actively seek to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the public in other countries beyond their national boundaries. Public relations agencies serve foreign clients facing a variety of issues and challenges on a global scale. Key literature on international public relations, public diplomacy, global reputation management, and international media relations will be covered. 3 units.
6601	MEJO 533 - 001 Crisis Communication	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Valerie Fields	Carroll Hall-Rm 0143	Seats filled	Seats filled	13/13	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 137. Provides an assessment and understanding of crises, examining the role public relations professionals play in helping organizations use mass communication theories and best practices. Includes media training. Introduces students to areas of crisis research, allowing them to complete the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Incident Management System certification. Previously offered as MEJO 433. 3 units.
9646	MEJO 541 - 001 Reporting & Writing About the Economy	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Michelle LaRoche	Carroll Hall-Rm 0283	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: This course is designed to build on your basic knowledge of various aspects of the economy and give you the tools and skills you need to synthesize sometimes complex information, understand how people are impacted by this information, and communicate both the information and the impact clearly and accurately to an audience. Previously offered as MEJO 451. 3 units.
9570	MEJO 544 - 001 Career Exploration and Preparation	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Livis Freeman	Carroll Hall-Rm 0305	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: This course will provide detailed information about all communications careers, help you discover which careers best suit you, make sure your brand matches your career choice, help you maximize mentor relationships while becoming more effective networkers, and help you better understand all available job search resources. This will essentially be the final step in making sure you look and sound impressive while your portfolios maximize the magnitude of your experience. 3 units.
6604	MEJO 557 - 001 News Editing	MoWe 2:30PM - 4:15PM	Andy Bechtel	Carroll Hall-Rm 0283	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 153. Concentration on the editing of news, including writing of headlines, captions and posts for social media. Students may not receive credit for both MEJO 157 and MEJO 557. 3 units.
10747	MEJO 570 - 001 Data Driven Journalism	MoWe 2:30PM - 3:45PM	Ryan Thornburg	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	19/20	Seats filled	19/20	0/999
Description: An introduction to basic statistics and numerical and mathematical literacy, as well as a look at professional data-driven journalism projects. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to acquire, organize, analyze, and present data to a general news audience. Previously offered as MEJO 460. 3 units.
6606	MEJO 572 - 001 Art Direction in Advertising	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	DANA MCMAHAN	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0002	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: This course provides students with finished advertising for their portfolios through visual theory instruction, creative exercises, and strategy application. Previously offered as MEJO 472. 3 units.
16391	MEJO 572 - 002 Art Direction in Advertising	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Alexandra Hehlen	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: This course provides students with finished advertising for their portfolios through visual theory instruction, creative exercises, and strategy application. Previously offered as MEJO 472. 3 units.
6607	MEJO 577 - 001 The Branding of Me	We 4:40PM - 7:25PM	Gary Kayye	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0202	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 477. What have you done to brand yourself? Students will use YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook in a calculated plan with other new-media marketing tools to land that first job. Previously offered as MEJO 474. 3 units.
6612	MEJO 581 - 001 User Experience Design and Usability	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Laura Ruel	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Theory and practice of user experience design with an emphasis on usability, design theory, aesthetic design, and evaluative methodologies, including analytics and eye tracking research. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
12502	MEJO 581 - 002 User Experience Design and Usability	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Laura Ruel	Carroll Hall-Rm 0011	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Theory and practice of user experience design with an emphasis on usability, design theory, aesthetic design, and evaluative methodologies, including analytics and eye tracking research. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
9645	MEJO 583 - 001 Advanced Interactive Media	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:55AM	Steven King	Carroll Hall-Rm 0141	19/20	Seats filled	19/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 487. Advanced course in multimedia programming languages that includes designing and building dynamic projects. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
15214	MEJO 584 - 001 International Projects	MoWe 2:30PM - 4:15PM	PATRICK DAVISON	Carroll Hall-Rm 0305	16/20	Seats filled	16/20	0/999
Description: Permission of the instructor. Students work on a semester-long documentary multimedia project in an international location that includes photo and video journalists, audio recordists, designers, infographics artists, and programmers. Open by application to students who have completed an advanced course in visual or electronic communication. 3 units.
15215	MEJO 584 - 002 International Projects	MoWe 2:30PM - 4:15PM	Brooke Bond	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	10/10	0/999
Description: Permission of the instructor. Students work on a semester-long documentary multimedia project in an international location that includes photo and video journalists, audio recordists, designers, infographics artists, and programmers. Open by application to students who have completed an advanced course in visual or electronic communication. 3 units.
13737	MEJO 585 - 001 3D Design Studio	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:45AM	SPENCER BARNES	Carroll Hall-Rm 0059	14/20	Seats filled	14/20	0/999
Description: The use of 3D design and animation to create visual explanations. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
6613	MEJO 588 - 001 Emerging Technologies	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Steven King	Carroll Hall-Rm 0058	-3/0	Seats filled	22/25	0/999
Description: This course will introduce students to storytelling with emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 360 Video, robots, drones, and other new technologies. Students will have the opportunity to learn and work with the latest VR hardware and create experiences for those platforms. Previously offered as MEJO 660. 3 units.
6611	MEJO 589 - 001 Motion Graphics	MoWe 2:30PM - 4:15PM	TERENCE OLIVER	Carroll Hall-Rm 0059	11/20	Seats filled	11/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 182. Detailed study and application of motion-graphic techniques that utilize the combination of words, photos, graphics, video, sound, and voice-overs to convey stories for news and entertainment. Students learn Adobe After Effects software and the art of storytelling to enable them to conceptualize and execute digital animations. Previously offered as MEJO 486. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
6688	MEJO 592 - 001 Workroom FashionMash Product Design	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	DANA MCMAHAN	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0002	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: The course combines a development workshop with a professional industry project, giving you unprecedented access to working creatives, industry trendsetters and decision makers. In Workroom you will not simply think and write about your creative ideas, instead, this class is completely focused on execution. Previously offered as MEJO 651. 3 units.
14909	MEJO 593 - 01S Washington D.C. In-Residence Semester	MoWe 12:00AM - 12:00AM	Shannon Mcgregor	TBA	4/20	Seats filled	4/20	0/999
Description: Students in the Washington D.C. In-Residence Semester work full-time as a communication intern, paired with an organization with help from professors, Hussman career services, and The Washington Center (TWC), which has more than 400 internship sites in D.C. Priority for UNC Hussman juniors and seniors enrolled in the Political Communication Certificate program, but open to all UNC students. All students must apply for the semester in D.C. through UNC Hussman's Global, Immersive and Professional Programs. 3 units.
6764	MEJO 625H - 001 Media Hub	MoWe 2:30PM - 3:45PM	Charlie Tuggle	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0201	7/20	Seats filled	7/20	0/999
Description: Permission of the department. Students will work together to find, produce, and market stories that would attract the attention of professional media partners throughout the state and region, and at times, the nation. This hands-on course mimics the professional journalist's work environment more than any other class in the school. 3 units.
8955	MEJO 625H - 002 Media Hub	MoWe 2:30PM - 3:45PM	Amy Fulk	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0202	14/20	Seats filled	14/20	0/999
Description: Permission of the department. Students will work together to find, produce, and market stories that would attract the attention of professional media partners throughout the state and region, and at times, the nation. This hands-on course mimics the professional journalist's work environment more than any other class in the school. 3 units.
13738	MEJO 630 - 001 Business News Wire	MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM	Michelle LaRoche	TBA	7/20	Seats filled	7/20	0/999
Description: This course teaches students how a news wire operates. Students will report stories about North Carolina companies on a real-time basis and market those stories to state media via e-mail and a Web site. 3 units.
13740	MEJO 634 - 002 Public Relations Campaigns	MoWe 10:10AM - 11:25AM	Natalie Best	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0202	24/25	Seats filled	24/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, MEJO 332 and 379. In this capstone experience, students apply concepts and skills from earlier classes to develop a campaign plan for a client organization. Activities include conducting background and audience research; developing realistic objectives, strategies, tactics, and evaluation plans; producing a portfolio of supporting materials; and pitching the campaign to the client. Previously offered as MEJO 434. 3 units.
13741	MEJO 634 - 003 Public Relations Campaigns	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Shaun Anderson	Carroll Hall-Rm 0283	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, MEJO 332 and 379. In this capstone experience, students apply concepts and skills from earlier classes to develop a campaign plan for a client organization. Activities include conducting background and audience research; developing realistic objectives, strategies, tactics, and evaluation plans; producing a portfolio of supporting materials; and pitching the campaign to the client. Previously offered as MEJO 434. 3 units.
13745	MEJO 652 - 001 Digital Media Economics and Behavior	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Marisa Porto	Carroll Hall-Rm 0143	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	0/999
Description: The course will focus on the changing economics affecting 21st-century news organizations and the economic drivers of other content providers such as music companies, the film industry, online aggregators, and commerce sites for lessons that can be applied across industry segments. Previously offered as MEJO 551. 3 units.
13748	MEJO 669 - 001 Health Marketing Capstone	Mo 4:40PM - 7:25PM	Rebecca Fish	Carroll Hall-Rm 0143	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, MEJO 469 and MEJO 569. This is a capstone course and the final course in the Health Communication and Marketing Certificate program -- Students will be placed into teams to work with a client from the health communication and marketing sector to conduct formative research, develop a marketing communication strategy, create and test campaign materials, and present a final plan of action to the client. Restricted to students in the Health Communication and Marketing Certificate program. 3 units.
15184	MEJO 671 - 001 Social Marketing Campaigns	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	SETH NOAR	TBA	16/20	Seats filled	16/20	0/999
Description: Social marketing is the application of marketing concepts and practices to bring about behavior change for a social good. This course is designed as a service-learning course and fulfills the experiential education requirement. 3 units.
13753	MEJO 673 - 001 Advertising Campaigns	MoWe 8:00AM - 9:15AM	James Weaver	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0302	11/20	Seats filled	11/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 371 or 372. Planning and executing advertising campaigns; types and methods of advertising research; the economic function of advertising in society. Previously offered as MEJO 473. 3 units.
15132	MEJO 673 - 002 Advertising Campaigns	MoWe 5:45PM - 7:00PM	Mitch Bennett	Carroll Hall-Rm 0283	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 371 or 372. Planning and executing advertising campaigns; types and methods of advertising research; the economic function of advertising in society. Previously offered as MEJO 473. 3 units.
13754	MEJO 681 - 001 Documentary Projects	MoWe 9:05AM - 10:50AM	PATRICK DAVISON	Carroll Hall-Rm 0338	14/15	Seats filled	14/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, MEJO 580. Students study the documentary tradition and produce stories within the social documentary genre of photo and video journalism. Students choose a relevant social issue and create a multimedia presentation featuring long-form documentary storytelling. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
14496	MEJO 690 - 001 Special Topics in Advertising	MoWe 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Joe Hester	Carroll Hall-Rm 0283	16/20	Seats filled	16/20	0/999
Description: Courses on special topics in advertising with subjects and instructors varying each semester. 1 - 3 units.
16745	MEJO 710 - 973 Psychology of Audiences	Tu 7:00PM - 8:15PM	Rhonda Gibson	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	8/8	0/999
Description: Why do audiences do what they do? How can data be harnessed and interpreted to help drive communication strategy? With the fields of social psychology, consumer behavior, and market research as guides, students will identify an audience's motivations, values, and attitudes to more effectively analyze the what, why, and how of audience behavior. They will explore existing and emerging applied research techniques such as focus groups, eye-tracking, surveys, and facial mapping. Restricted to students in the M.A. in Digital Communication program. 3 units.
16746	MEJO 711 - 973 Multi-platform Storytelling	Th 7:00PM - 8:15PM	Andy Bechtel	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	5/5	0/999
Description: How are messages communicated through multiple platforms? How do media professionals balance and navigate their blurring roles as producers/consumers, writers/readers, and message senders/message receivers? Students will create flexible and strategic stories that can be disseminated through a variety of channels, including social media platforms, podcasts, video, and text. They will emerge with skills for content marketing, social media, or journalistic storytelling. Restricted to students in the M.A. in Digital Communication program. 3 units.
14903	MEJO 730 - 001 Management and Case Studies	MoWe 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Lois Boynton	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: Introduction to strategic communication used by corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits to build and grow relationships with stakeholders. Students explore communication leadership skills by assessing goal-based research and critiquing strategic effectiveness of campaigns. Competency class for MA students; PhD students must have instructor permission. Students will also examine issues of client and audience management. Restricted to students in the Master of Arts in Media and Communication program. 3 units.
14904	MEJO 731 - 001 Campaigns and Clients	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Allen Bosworth	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0302	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: This is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills required to excel in strategic communication. This course provides a deep dive into the strategies, tactics and best practices necessary to successfully manage campaigns and clients in this ever-evolving industry. We will conduct a real-world, contemporary and forward-looking evaluation of the industry with an emphasis on providing insight by and access to practitioners currently working in the field. Restricted to students in the Master of Arts in Media and Communication program. 3 units.
11668	MEJO 754 - 001 Advanced Reporting	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Michelle LaRoche	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0303	Seats filled	3/15	3/15	0/999
Description: Advanced Reporting helps students learn sophisticated reporting skills required to cover in depth a beat of their choice in consultation with their instructor. Students will learn how to build sources and collect data to complete a series of stories culminating in a long-form report. That report will form the springboard for a thesis project proposal. Restricted to students in the Master of Arts in Media and Communication program. 3 units.
11669	MEJO 755 - 001 Narrative Writing	MoWe 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Erin Siegal McIntyre	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0303	Seats filled	3/15	3/15	0/999
Description: This course is designed to guide students to primarily write non-fiction narrative long-form stories, but also to examine narrative storytelling for other mediums. All stories written in class are non-fiction, reported, and researched and told with a narrative arc to draw audiences into the storytelling as well as the reporting. Material for the course will include reading long-form stories, book excerpts, podcasts, and documentary films. Restricted to students in the Master of Arts in Media and Communication program. 3 units.
14905	MEJO 777 - 001 Personal Branding and Professional Networking	Fr 9:30AM - 12:15PM	Gary Kayye	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	0/999
Description: This is a two-part course that will teach students how to brand themselves as well as how to professionally network for employment purposes. Students will spend a semester strategically marketing their personal brands by writing blogs, recording podcasts, and using social media. They will then spend a semester professionally networking to ensure employment, focusing on resume redesign, LinkedIn profiles, social media, interview practice, interviewer follow-up, and negotiation of salary and benefits. Restricted to students in the M.A. in Media and Communication program. 1.5 units.
14906	MEJO 801 - 001 Professional Seminar in Doctoral Studies	We 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Shannon Mcgregor	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0303	Seats filled	Seats filled	9/9	0/999
Description: Examines the role of doctoral studies in the academy; the components of scholarly writing, the expectations of someone studying for a Ph.D.; and the research, teaching, and service responsibilities of a university professor. Restricted to students in the Ph.D. in Media and Communication program. 1.5 units.
9651	MEJO 825 - 001 Seminar in Interdisciplinary Health Communication	Mo 9:30AM - 12:15PM	MARIA LEONORA COMELLO	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0303	Seats filled	6/7	6/7	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, HBEH 730. Permission required for non-majors. Interdisciplinary overview of communication theory and research and critical analysis of applications of theory to interventions using communication for health. Three hours per week. 3 units.
6618	MEJO 850 - 001 Qualitative Research Methods	We 11:00AM - 1:45PM	BARBARA FRIEDMAN	Carroll Hall-Rm 0338	0/4	7/10	7/14	0/999
Description: Survey of naturalistic methods applied to mass communication research, including ethnography, in-depth interviews, life histories, and text-based analysis. 3 units.
14907	MEJO 861 - 001 Survey Research Methods	Tu 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Kristen Harrison	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0303	3/5	Seats filled	13/15	0/999
Description: An in-depth look at survey research methods through extensive reading on the method's technical points, critique of published survey-based studies, and "hands-on" participation in different phases of the method's application. 3 units.
6619	MEJO 890 - 001 Seminar in Special Topics in Mass Communication	Th 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Deb Aikat	Curtis Media Center-Rm 0303	9/15	Seats filled	9/15	0/999
Description: Seminar on various aspects of mass communication, with content and instructors varying each semester. 3 units.