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JMS 220 - Writing for the Mass Media

JMS 220: Writing for the Mass Media (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; ability to type; premajor in advertising, journalism, media studies, public relations; or premajor or major in art with an emphasis in multimedia. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Journalism, B.A. (2026-27), Journalism, B.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Preparation for the Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Two lectures and two hours of activity. Introduction to writing techniques for mass media. Laboratory practice in informational and persuasive writing, evaluation, and judgment.
Prerequisites
Sophomore standing; ability to type; premajor in advertising, journalism, media studies, public relations; or premajor or major in art with an emphasis in multimedia. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

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Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring
Catalog notes
In some semesters, specially designated sections require bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, to be determined by a stamp of Spanish/English biliteracy on high school transcript, or a score of 5 on AP Spanish test, or passing the SDSU Spanish Language Proficiency Test. See footnotes in Class Schedule.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #5729· In-person · Open · Letter
105 of 105 seats open
Mon, Wed 10:00 AM-10:50 AM · AL 101

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