Identification, examination, and analysis of current and ethical issues affecting media and media industries. The course also focuses on career preparation and highlights different career paths through guest speakers.
A discussion of ethical situations in the context of reality television. NOTE: There is some audio interference that clears up at about the 7:45 minute mark.
Erik Logan, President of Harpo Productions, speaks to students about the television industry.
Chris Reen, Publisher of The Oklahoman and President of OPUBCO Communications speaks to students about changes in the newspaper business over the past decade due to the internet and economy, benefits of working for a privately-owned media company and the future of The Oklahoman under new ownership.
Evolution of African American media in Oklahoma and career paths in the industry.
Bill Hurley, Vice President and Marketing Manager, Clear Channel Radio for the Oklahoma City and Tulsa markets, shared highlights from his career and talked to senior broadcasting and electronic media students at the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma about the types of careers available in the radio industry and with Clear Channel.