1) When it comes to advertising, public relations and journalism, there has been a lot of talk over the past few years about how the public perceives these fields. What is your opinion on how the general public views these industries? As an aspiring communication professional, what do you think is the best way to counter these views?

Course overview from syllabus-

In this class, you will learn about career opportunities in advertising, journalism and public relations with an emphasis on advertising and public relations, as well as the Greenlee School curriculum and requirements for each of its majors. You'll take early steps toward building a professional portfolio and you will develop a graduation plan.

Learning objectives:

Understand career opportunities related to advertising, journalism and public relations.

Understand the Greenlee curriculum related to majors in advertising, journalism and public relations, as well as general university requirements.

Evaluate diverse perspectives and topics by analyzing advertising, journalism and public relations content and the business and ethical considerations that arise from those.

Reflect on the experiences in the course to assess how those intersect with and inform your academic and career paths.

Give a one-page reflection over this course. What have you found the most beneficial? Were there any elements that you really stood out to you? Has the information you've gotten been helpful as you look toward your future aspirations?