Course Description: Explores the who, what, where, and why of the motives, strategies, and tactics of newsmakers and the media. Analyzes news to detect bias and censorship; discovers how media ownership influences reporting, explores how sources are selected; reviews how blogs and the Internet are changing the media, and explores how the PR industry shapes the news.
Notes and Comments: Registration begins Monday, December 1, 2008. A discount is offered for multiple registrations. Center for Nonprofit Excellence members receive $10 off for each professional development non-credit course registration. Discount may not be used in conjunction with quantity discount, or with on-line registrations. If you wish to have your company billed for tuition or are paying by corporate credit card, call 434-982-2779. Box lunch included.
