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A Critique of Contemporary News Journalism
Is the press biased? Does the quality and quantity of today’s news sufficiently inform the American people? Take a look at the world of news journalism and the sometimes surprising factors that influence it, including tradition, economics, politics, expediency, news technologies, and marketing.
Presenter: Stephen Brown

Technology Meets Technique: Amateur Radio and its Public Service
Radio hams have been at the foundation of great advancements in radio communication since the early 1900s. This presentation (with optional Power-
Point) offers a look at the enjoyment, methods, and community service of amateur radio.
Presenter: Stephen Brown

The “Blue Plate Special”
This speech takes contemporary news and technologies and examines them through the lens of the communication industries and the world of higher education.
Presenter: Stephen Brown

The Power and Influence of the Press in the Nineteenth Century
The printing press was invented in the 1450s, but it was not until the late 18th and early 19th centuries that printed news became a source of information for reading members of society. Learn how advances in printing technology turned the newspaper into a widely circulated means of communication.
Presenter: Marsh Jones

The State of Broadcast “Journalism”
Some of the biggest news stories of the past year have included home video or even cell phone video. Additionally, valuable news time is being devoted to the personal lives of pseudo-celebrities. And, when the media tackles serious political stories, critics assert the content is biased. This presentation will provide an overview of many factors that have
affected the way in which local and national news is obtained and reported by broadcast media.
Presenter: Stephen Brown

Understanding the Basics of Copyright
Copyright is an ongoing academic/legal concern. Learn the “why” and “what” of basic intellectual property protections. This talk includes 10 major myths about copyright and considers the needs of writers, teachers, publishers, and businesses.
Presenter: Stephen Brown

Writing Poetry, Fiction, and Creative Non-Fiction
Unleash your creative writing skills. Marva Nelson, associate professor in Humanities, will teach you key skills to help you be a better writer.
Presenter: Marva Nelson

 

 

 

 

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