Nadine 'NAR' Arroyo Rodriguez
Residential Faculty - Journalism, Mass Communication & Humanities
Program Director:
Cultural Sciences and Communication
Office: EF 2 - Room: 121-C
480-461-7270
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | ||
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | ||||
By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Email NAR to schedule a meeting- either virtual or in person in the Journalism Office.
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| JRN101 | Grammar and Style for Journalists | 1 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the fundamentals and application of grammar, punctuation, spelling, style and structure necessary in professional writing fields, including media writing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate English placement. |
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17471
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026
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Class Ended |
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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. |
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| JRN201 | News Writing | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
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15334
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Class Started |
| JRN210 | News and Media Production | 3 Credits | ||||
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Hands-on experience working in a college newsroom developing content as reporters, photographers, editors, and other roles on the student news team. Roles and responsibilities vary depending on student goals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN201 or [(ENG101 or ENG107) and permission of Program Director or Instructor]. |
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17473
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Class Started |
| MCO120 | Media and Society | 3 Credits | ||||
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Study of historical and contemporary roles of media and its pervasiveness in society as it relates to culture, politics and education. Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor. |
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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16164
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
Fall Flex Start 2026
| JRN105 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17472
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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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. |
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| JRN205 | Copyediting | 3 Credits | ||||
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Focus on copy editing skills and techniques needed in professional communication industries. Specifically, the basics of grammar of style, interaction of word and image, the process of aggregation and curation, and an introduction to ethics and industry standards are covered. Writing for clarity, completeness, and conciseness is emphasized. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or permission of Instructor. JRN201 recommended for Journalism students. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17729
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
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Spring 2027
| JRN201 | News Writing | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10271
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 17 of 22 |
| JRN210 | News and Media Production | 3 Credits | ||||
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Hands-on experience working in a college newsroom developing content as reporters, photographers, editors, and other roles on the student news team. Roles and responsibilities vary depending on student goals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN201 or [(ENG101 or ENG107) and permission of Program Director or Instructor]. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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12400
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 12 of 16 |
| JRN212 | Writing for Broadcasts | 3 Credits | ||||
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Broadcast writing techniques emphasizing grammar, style and structure for various communication platforms. Focus on media reporting including writing scripts, interviewing skills, live broadcasting techniques, production overview and journalistic ethics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 and (JRN201 or permission of Instructor). |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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12399
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 15 of 16 |
| MCO220 | Cultural Diversity and the Media | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10975
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 12 of 25 |
Spring Flex Start 2027
| JRN105 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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11903
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/22/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 6 of 22 |
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