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Columbia College Chicago
Course Description: Radio Interviewing*
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Course Description: Radio Interviewing*

Radio Interviewing*

41-2730

This course will explore the tools, techniques, and theories necessary for conducting professional radio interviews. Various styles and types of interviews will be covered, including news/public affairs, arts/entertainment, feature profiles, and sports. Course content will include topic/guest selection, research, pre-interviews, copywriting, and interviewing techniques. Students will practice skills during class and listen to and critique various interview styles and formats. Throughout the semester students will conduct live in-studio interviews. Selected interviews will be aired on the college radio station, WCRX 88.1FM.

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* Prerequisite Required.