School:
College of Liberal Arts

Department:
Communication

Student Type:
Undergraduate

Program:
Bilingual Journalism

Faculty:
Raphael Iglesias, Ph.D.
Luigi Manca, Ph.D.
Joaquin Montero, Ph.D.
Peter Seely, M.A., Chair
Beth Vinkler, Ph.D.

Objectives:
A major in Bilingual Journalism will provide students with:

1. The knowledge to produce a feature story for a magazine, a television commercial, a newsletter or brochure using InDesign, a story for a newspaper or journal, an interactive web project, a variety of media materials in Spanish, and conduct an on camera interview.
2. The ability to assemble a professional portfolio which will give students an added advantage in the work force.
3. The knowledge and insight in each aspect of the media industry as it relates to Spanish-speaking media.

Requirements - Major:
In addition to the university skills and core requirements, students must complete the following with a grade of "C" or better: BIJR-150, 207, 337, 353, COMM-208, 209, 254, 255, 317, SPAN-211, 230, 231, 305, 311, and 312. It is assumed that students have achieved proficiency in SPAN-101, 102, 201 and 202. Any major in this program will either have to demonstrate proficiency in these courses or will need to enroll in them.

Major Sheet:
http://www.ben.edu/major_sheets/bilingualjournalism.pdf (will open in a new window)

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