JMC 2033-Writing for the Mass Media

JMC 2033 is a required mass communication course offered through the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The course is used to teach students on the elements of writing for the mass media. Whether students are seeking a career in public relations, marketing, journalism, broadcast writing, or professional writing, a strong understanding of media writing is vital for a career in mass communications.
JMC 2033 not only teaches the fundamentals of writing for the mass media, but also seeks to develop and perfect these skills in those seeking to effectively communicate. In order to both teach students and coach their writing, the course is broken up into lecture and lab sections.
In the lecture, students will learn about grammar, styles, techniques on writing and reporting, gathering information and other essential skills. The knowledge gained from the lecture will then be put to the test through various lab assignments, taught in a smaller setting. The lab instructor will work as a coach that will guide students and help them reach their full potential. The lab writing assignments will cover numerous lines of mass communication work.
According to the course syllabus, JMC 2033's goal is to improve writing, build media literacy, develop professional skills, and give students opportunities to practice various types of media writing. Through the lecture and lab segments, the course also strives to help students understand the specific conventions of writing for mass media/multimedia outlets along with learning the core values of the various professions, all while beginning to define interests in possible future careers.