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Journalism (J)
134 Allen Hall, 541-346-3738
School of Journalism & Communication
journalism.uoregon.edu
A - Mandatory First Class Attendance
Approval Required- Dept or Instructor approval required; check course details for effective dates. When approved, use the Add/Drop menu to add the course by entering the CRN directly
Course Data
  J 410   Media in Ghana 1.00-4.00 cr.
Repeatable.
Grading Options: Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
Instructor: Steeves HE-mail Office:   209 Allen Hall
Phone:   (541) 346-3751
Approval Required Instructor Approval required
Course Materials
 
  CRN Avail Max Time Day Location Instructor Notes
  33270 0 12 1600-1720 r 314 ALL Steeves H Approval RequiredA

Final Exam:

 1230-1430 t 6/13 314 ALL
Academic Deadlines
Deadline     Last day to:
April 2:   Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded)
April 8:   Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
April 8:   Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
April 9:   Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded)
April 9:   Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded)
April 10:   Add this course
April 10:   Last day to change to or from audit
April 16:   Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded)
April 16:   Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded)
April 23:   Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded)
April 23:   Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded)
April 30:   Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded)
April 30:   Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded)
May 21:   Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded)
May 21:   Change grading option or variable credits for this course (tuition penalties apply when reducing credits)
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Expanded Course Description
J410/510 (1-4 cr) is a required orientation class for the Media in Ghana summer excursion. We cover program logistics, including financial aid, flights, visa requirements, health considerations, expectations for the summer on-site program, and program assignments. Additionally, you will be divided into two- or three-person teams to prepare short presentations on Ghana and Media in Ghana. Readings and short reaction papers will be required. Course learning outcomes as follows: • Know basic African colonial and post-colonial history, and how historic context has shaped Africa’s political, economic and cultural realities today, including African media. • Understand shared Ghanaian and North American historical events related to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, and Ghana’s independence movement. Understand that role of journalists such as W.E.B DuBois factor importantly. • Understand the history and evolution of Ghana’s media, and current/ongoing challenges facing Ghanaian media organizations. • Prepare for the summer trip.
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