Agricultural Media Writing

Catalog description

For agricultural communication to be most beneficial, it must be delivered efficiently, while keeping appropriate communication techniques and audiences in mind. This course provides a specialized focus on agricultural media writing that will allow students to remain job market competitive and skill ready to meet the demands as agricultural communicators in the industry. The course content includes the application of agricultural terminology and the principles and practices of news gathering techniques, newswriting and editing activities, reporter observing and interviewing skills, digital journalism and public relations writing for organizations. Further, specialized industry related lectures and activities will allow a student to learn how to think about the challenges and issues, as they relate to the agriculture industry. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGBUS 1500 , ENGLISH 1230 with grade of C or better, or consent of instructor Typically Offered: Spring