409103 Communication
& Society (3:3-0)
Prerequisite: None
A
study of the functions of communication in modern society. The course surveys
professional ethics in journalism, and the role played by the mass media in
addressing various issues.
409200 Introduction
to Print Media (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
Designed
to introduce students to the print media in the Arab World and internationally
in terms of their development, kinds, forms of ownership and economics, as well
as the risks and challenges faced by
international reporters, and the challenges posed by the electronic media.
409201 Journalistic
Skills in English (1) (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 9400121
The
first of three courses designed to enhance reporting and editing skills in
English, through the study of basic principles of writing in English.
409202 Journalistic
Skills in English (2) (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409201
Emphasis
on principles of writing news stories for the print and the electronic media.
409204 Computer
Utilization in Mass Media (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 9600101
A
study of the uses of computers in journalism and communication, and
particularly in the areas of printing, design layout, and electronic editing.
409205 Contemporary
Arab Media (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
Designed
to cover topics relating to contemporary Arabic media. The course also helps
students gain an understanding of Arab mass media institutions, what impact
they have on people, and what policies are.
409211 News
Reporting and Editing (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
An
examination of reporting, its history, kinds, and sources, and the various
styles of news reporting in addition to practical exercises in information
gathering and news writing and editing.
409212 Interviewing
and Investigative Reporting (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409211
Intends
to acquaint students with the various kinds of the journalistic interview, and
the different approaches to conducting and editing interviews. It also reviews investigative reporting in
terms of sources, styles and writing.
409213 Photojournalism (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
A
study of the basic principles of photography with special emphasis on
photojournalism. Includes training on
the production of photo essays.
409221 Introduction
to Radio and Television (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
An
introductory course designed to acquaint students, theoretically and
practically, with the nature of radio and television work.
409222 Arab
Broadcasting Systems (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
A
survey of the various broadcasting systems in the Arab World, both historically
and presently, their contributions to the realization of national aspirations,
and the mandate of the Arab States Broadcasting Union
(ASBU).
409231 Introduction
to Public Relations (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
An
introductory study of public relations, their functions and roles in modern
society, and the relationship between public relations and communication, and the
characteristics and assignments of public relations professionals.
409232 Advertising (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
An
examination of the economic and social roles played by advertising, and a
practical study of the basic principles of designing and producing advertising
campaigns for the print and broadcast media.
409240 Technical
Skills in Radio and Television (3:3-0)
Prerequisite : 409221
The
art and Practice of Suond recording, camera shooting, editing, lighting,
announcing, writng for radio and television.
409261 Historical
Development of Mass Media (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
A
study of the historical development of the mass media worldwide, with special
attention given to Arab media.
409262 Mass
Media in Jordan (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
A
study of the development, organization, ownership and laws regulating mass
media in Jordan. Includes identification of the principles of
information policy in Jordan
and the challenges facing official and non-official national mass media.
409303 Electronic
Media (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409211
Basic
principles of producing Media Web sites, interactive programs, and other
multimedia projects
409311 Editorials
and Analytical Writing (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409211
The
art and practice of writing editorials, columns, critiques and other analytical
essays with a study of the characteristics of each.
409312 Mass
Media Translation (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409202
Basic
principles of translating journalistic texts in both Arabic and English.
409313 Publication
Layout and Design (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409211
Artistic
and scientific principles of producing newspapers and magazines with emphasis
on the responsibilities of their art departments.
409320 Broadcast
Announcing (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409221
The
aim of this course is to prepare students to work in the field of radio and
television broadcast.This course entails intensive practical training to
enhance the skills of radio and television broadcast in reading news bulletins
and different radio and television materials.
409321 News
Programs for Radio and Television (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409221
A
study of news programming and production for radio and television through
reviews of local and foreign programs and practices on production of such
programs.
409322 Radio
and Television Production (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409221
Steps
followed in producing cultural, religious, sports and other programs for both
radio and television.
409331 Public
Relations in Organizations (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409231
An
examination of the organization and management of public relations departments
in industrial and commercial firms, in terms of planning and implementation of
programs through the use of various mass media.
409341 Theories
of Communication (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
An
analytical study of the process of communication, its functions and models, and
the influence of communication on the individual and society.
409351 Public
Opinion (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
An
introduction to public opinion, the factors that contribute to shaping it, and
the role of the mass media in influencing it.
A study also of polling, theoretically and in practice.
409352 News
Agencies (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
A
survey of the historical development of news agencies, the present status of
the major news agencies around the world with special attention given to Petra,
the Jordanian National News Agency.
409354 Propaganda (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
Identification
of propaganda, its history, kinds and styles.
Also a review of persuasion, stereotyping, planning and implementation
of political and social propaganda campaigns.
409362 Media
Legislations (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
A
study of law and communication with emphasis on the ethics of the communication
professions, with an examination of the issues of privacy, freedom of
expression, copyright, libel and defamation, in light of the rapid and
extensive developments in the world of communication.
409363 Communication
and Development in Jordan (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
The
contributions of information to the Jordanian development programs in the areas
of health, childcare, environment and other issues.
409401 Field
Training (3:0-3)
Prerequisite
: 409303
This
course aims to give students practical experience through training and
internships in media institutions in order for the students to identify the
nature and functions of work in media. Students must spend 120 hours of
training in a media institution during the semester.
409403 Journalism
Production (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409212
This
advanced course in the field of editing and journalistic production allows
students to develop their skills in news gathering, editing and layout.
Students may work on the production of the magazine "Awraq Jami'ya",
or any other publication that may take the form of a newspaper, newsletter,
magazine, or brochure.
409411 Magazines
and Specialized Publications (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
The
basic principles of producing magazines and specialized publications with an
examination of the present status of contemporary Arab and international
magazines.
409413 Documentary
Film (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: 409221
A
survey of documentary films and a study of the steps followed in the production
of documentary films.
409441
Research Methods in Communication (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
A
survey of the historical development of research in communication, and a study
of its present status with a review of the various methods or research in
communication.
409452
International Communication (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
A
study of issues of international concern such as the international flow of
information, freedom of expression, and the information challenges facing
developing countries.
409453
Technology of Communication (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
A
review of the latest developments in communication technology including a study
of satellites, super information highways, cable systems and other modern
developments in the field, with an examination of the effects of these
technologies on society.
409471
Management of Mass Media (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
An
examination of administrative and organizational aspects of media organizations.
409473
Special Topic in Communication (3:3-0)
Prerequisite
: None
Provides
opportunities for focusing on special topics closely related to journalism and
communication not fully covered in other courses.
409474
Graduation Project (3:0-3)
Prerequisite
: None
This
course is designed to help students prepare a draft of a graduation project as
a conclusion to their degree. The project, which could focus on any subject in
the field of Communication, is subject to the supervision of an academic
advisor.
9400191 Principles of Communication (3:3-0)
Prerequisite: None
Designed
to familiarize students with communication, its components and levels, with
special emphasis on mass communication, its importance and influence on
contemporary life, and the main characteristics of the various media of mass
communication (press, radio, television and film).