Nadine 'NAR' Arroyo Rodriguez

Residential Faculty - Journalism, Mass Communication & Humanities

Program Director :

English

Office: EF 2 - Room: 121-C

480-461-7270

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 
 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 
 By appointment By appointment 

Students may email or talk with NAR during class, to schedule an in person or virtual meeting.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

HUM215 Film Comedy 3 Credits

Explores the basics of humor in film by tracing its roots through a historical examination of a variety of arts, artists, and theorists. Focuses on films' unique contributions to the world of laughter. Investigates how comedy, and film comedy in particular, provides an essential and unifying force for culture and society. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26441

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 26441 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

JRN201 News Writing 3 Credits

Writing and producing news for the media. Associated Press (AP) editing style, writing skills, and organizational structure for news.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.

General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26429
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: Class 26429 Students may contact instructor at @[email protected]

JRN236AC Public Relations Internship 3 Credits

Public relations work experience.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28444
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

JRN240AC Journalism Internship 3 Credits

Journalism work experience with a newspaper or other news organization. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of 6 credits allowed.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN210.

Course Notes: Make appointment with instructor prior to enrollment.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27603
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Field Based
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

MCO220 Cultural Diversity and the Media 3 Credits

Images of the diverse cultures and gender issues within the U.S. media. Exploration of racial and gender roles which shape the media as well as media roles which influence U.S. race relations and racial change. Roles, contributions, and challenges of the minority press in the United States.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.

Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27274

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 27274 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Spring Flex Start 2025

JRN105 Introduction to Journalism 3 Credits

Survey of the field of journalism including what journalists do, their role in society, ethical practices, history, current trends, and the future of the profession. Overview of mass communication media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the Internet.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28640

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 28640 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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