BRJL 305 - Social Media Mobile Journalism

Prerequisite, BRJL 103. Students will explore how journalists and news organizations are using social media and mobile platforms. Students will have hands-on experience using social media and mobile devices for news gathering, distribution and audience engagement. Topics covered will include assessing the credibility of user-generated content and ethical questions involving social media and journalism. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits