Academic Catalog 2016–2017

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Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Journalism

Overview

The new B.A. in Multimedia Journalism reflects LAU’s commitment to “academic excellence, student centeredness, civic engagement, the advancement of scholarship, the education of the whole person, and the formation of leaders in a diverse world”. This program builds upon the Department of Communication Arts’ history of graduating renowned journalists and media scholars.

A new kind of journalism has emerged with different technologies to report the story of the future. Journalists report, tweet, film, take pictures, write and edit taking in an abundance of information streaming from around the globe into computers and phones; they sift through information, do the fact-checking, conduct research and juggle with legal and ethical questions attached to this information.

To equip students with the skills required among journalists today, the program integrates some of the basic courses already available with more specialized courses that take into consideration the recent changes in the principles and practices of journalism. The program draws on

  • a rich blend of theoretical and hands-on courses which involve extensive use of technology,
  • a dedicated, community-engaged and well-published faculty, and
  • state-of-the-art facilities and software.

With the emerging journalist at the heart of the program, the B.A. in Multimedia Journalism views journalism as an opportunity and a challenge, a privilege and a responsibility. The program defines the times through the history, principles, laws and ethics of journalism while creating a well-rounded journalist combining a solid liberal arts background with pre-professional training to cater to the needs of a broader education. Given the range of classes offered, students can gear their studies to what they want from their career with opportunities to cover real news for real audiences in a community of talented students and accomplished faculty passionate for storytelling, learning and making a difference.