COM 161 - Convergent Media Writing

Department: Communication

Description: Introduction to the variety of mass communication media students may encounter in their careers. Preparation and presentation of various mass communication formats. Formerly Media Writing and presentation.

Credit Hours: 3

New Course Catalog Information Effective 05-19-2025

New Description: Introduction to the variety of mass communication media students may encounter in their careers. Preparation and presentation of various mass communication formats.
'MajorIAI - MC922-IAI Writing for Multimedia' to be added.

Current Offerings

For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your MyIllinoisState portal.

Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM , John McHale 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Moulton Hall 208 (MLT 208)

Instructor: John McHale

Materials Fee: $4.00

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Lab Sections

002 - Discussion (In Person) : F 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM, Chris O'Quinn , Majors Only
003 - Discussion (In Person) : F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM, Chris O'Quinn , Majors Only
004 - Discussion (In Person) : F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM, Chris O'Quinn , Majors Only

002 - Discussion (In Person) : F 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM, Chris O'Quinn , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Fell Hall 280 (FEL 280)

Instructor: Chris O'Quinn

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks have not been finalized for this lab

003 - Discussion (In Person) : F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM, Chris O'Quinn , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Fell Hall 280 (FEL 280)

Instructor: Chris O'Quinn

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks have not been finalized for this lab

004 - Discussion (In Person) : F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM, Chris O'Quinn , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Fell Hall 280 (FEL 280)

Instructor: Chris O'Quinn

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks have not been finalized for this lab