JMS 434 - Writing for Spanish-Language and Latinx Media

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Who can take it

For other majors, consent of instructor is required.

Grading

LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

Typically offered

Spring

Catalog notes

Writing techniques for Spanish-language and Latinx media in the United States and globally. Cultures, languages, and traditions of Spanish-language and Latinx media used for advertising, journalism, public relations, and other professional media fields. General Text: This course provides students an introduction to writing techniques for Spanish-language and Latinx media in the U.S. and globally. The course will explore specific cases of how the media have changed in these communities and regions, as well as how they have adapted to the current digital and social media landscape. The cultures, languages, and traditions of Spanish-language and Latinx media will be examined. Students will benefit from course collaborations with Spanish-language media outlets, guided writing assignments, and guest speaker visits. This class will be conducted in a bilingual format, in which some readings and class lectures/labs will be conducted in Spanish and/or English. Students are expected to be bilingual, i.e., able to speak, read and write in English/Spanish for class assignments and activities.