(Hours to be arranged.) Prerequisite: Student to be enrolled in their last semester of course work or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

ITA 101: Elementary Italian I. An introductory course designed to teach Italian pronunciation, sentence structure, and basic vocabulary for understanding, speaking, writing and reading. The course will also deal with general understanding of Italian culture. (Laboratory work) Grade of “C” or better in ENG 099 or ACT sub-score of 19 on English. Credit: 3 semester hours.

ITA 102: Elementary Italian II. Continuation of Italian I with emphasis on listening and reading comprehension, as well as conversational language. Knowledge of geography, population and various aspects of the Italian culture will be discussed by mean of audio-visual material. (Laboratory work) Prerequisite: ITA 101. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JPN 171: Conversational Japanese I. An introductory course with emphasis on the everyday spoken language, and some writing. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JPN 172: Conversational Japanese II. Continuation of JPN 171 with emphasis on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, listening, oral expression, and some writing. Prerequisite: JPN 171 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 204: Journalism I. Practical work in gathering, organizing, and writing news. Objectives will include producing well-written news, features, and editorials for publication. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 205: Introduction to Sports Communication. Introductory course for students interested in sports communications. Prerequisite: ENG 102. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 206: Audio Production. A study of audio production techniques and the use of audio boards, microphones, tape decks, cartridge tapes, and the recording and editing of tapes. Prerequisite: JOU 204. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 210: Introduction to Mass Communication. An introduction to mass communication concepts, theory and innovations. An understanding of mass media as an industry profit-making business, and agent for social change. Credit: 3 semester hours. JOU 215: Mass Communication and Society. An introduction to mass communication concepts, theory, and innovations, which includes study of the societal impact of mass media. Prerequisite: SPE 103. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 215: Mass Communication and Society. An introduction to mass communication concepts, theory, and innovations, which includes study of the societal impact of mass media. Prerequisite: SPE 103. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 225: Radio Production/Programming. Provides experience in radio production and operating practices, relationship of these experiences to the commercial, educational, and aesthetic requirements of the broadcasting industry. Prerequisite: JOU 206. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 250: Race, Class, and Gender in the Media. This course will examine depictions of race, class, and gender through the lens of the media. Media is one of our society’s most influential and pervasive structures. Student will apply critical theory approaches to TV, film, magazine, music, and advertising to examine how stereotypes are created, facilitated, and challenged via the media. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 251: Evolution of Journalism. This course will examine the evolution of journalism from its origins to the present digital age. A combination of theoretical concepts and projects will help students explore Journalism's importance to democracy, education, and entertainment. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 252: African American Media. This course offers students an in-depth examination of African American media from early newspapers to present digital outlets. Students will explore persuasive strategies used by African American media to depict images of race and class in society. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 253: The Media in Film. An exploration of the media world (including journalism, public relations, and advertising) depicted through a rotating selection of films and television. This course will begin by examining theories used in the scholarly analysis of film. A mixed analysis of form, style, technique, audience, and authorship will be used to assess how realistically the industry is portrayed through film. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 322: Student Media Workshop I. This course provides instruction in the editing, layout and design of print, web, and multimedia publications through work on student media (such as the newspaper, The Thorobred News, or the TV program, “KSU Kick down”). Students work as reporters, editors, photographers, videographers, and graphic designer for campus media productions. Prerequisite: JOU 371 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

JOU 305: Communication Law and Ethics. An overview of legal concepts for media professionals. Concepts include the First Amendment and constitutional rights, freedom of the press, libel, privacy, copyright, broadcast regulation, and obscenity. Ethical principles

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