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1002. The Press in America
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Cannot be taken for credit after passing JOUR 3002.
Grading Basis: Graded
The development of American print journalism from 18th century print shops to 21st century corporations; how journalists and their work have evolved and influenced American life. CA 1.
View Classes »2000W. Newswriting I
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011. Cannot be taken for credit after passing JOUR 2001, 3005, 3030, 3040, 3045 or 4091.
Grading Basis: Graded
Defining news; exercising news judgment in a diverse society; employing principles of Associated Press style; writing basic news stories. Laboratory offers intensive newswriting exercises.
View Classes »2001W. Newswriting II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011. Cannot be taken after passing JOUR 3000,3012, 3013, 3033, 4091.
Grading Basis: Graded
Live reporting using the university and the surrounding community as a laboratory. Emphasis on fact gathering, interviewing, diversity of sources, news judgment and deadline writing.
View Classes »2003. Literary Journalism
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 1002 or 2000 (may be taken concurrently with JOUR 2000).
Grading Basis: Graded
Critical survey embracing the diverse voices of literary journalism from the 17th century through the 21st.
View Classes »2010. Journalism in the Movies
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Viewing and analysis of motion pictures featuring journalistic themes; journalistic history, ethics, legal issues, contrasting forms of media, and other issues. CA 1.
View Classes »2111. Journalism Portfolio I: Multimedia Skills
1.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000W. Open to Journalism majors, others with permission.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to online and multimedia skills used by journalists; emphasis on ethical practices. Students provided portfolio space on a department-maintained site.
View Classes »3000W. Public Affairs Reporting
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2001; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011; open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
In-depth reporting on state and local government-municipal agencies, boards, commissions, courts, public safety, schools. Field Trips required.
View Classes »3002. Journalism Ethics
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 1002. Not open for credit for students who have passed JOUR 4091.
Grading Basis: Graded
Discussion of such contemporary problems as privacy, good taste, community standards, effectiveness of the press and responsibility of the press.
View Classes »3005. Online Journalism
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000.
Grading Basis: Graded
Application of newswriting techniques to online journalism including assembling and producing interactive news stories.
View Classes »3012W. Feature Writing
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2001; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011.
Grading Basis: Graded
Emphasis on finding, developing and writing feature stories. Outside stories will be assigned weekly.
View Classes »3013W. Magazine Journalism
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2001; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011.
Grading Basis: Graded
Survey of magazine journalism examining different forms of periodicals and their operation, from mission to final product. Students research, report and write for various publications.
View Classes »3019. Daily Campus Critique
1.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
Grading Basis: Graded
A weekly critique of the content of the student daily from news stories, through editorials to advertising copy and printing.
View Classes »3020. Journalism Law
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
Typical subjects: libel, slander, invasion of privacy, obscenity, legal problems of newsgathering, protecting the political process, protecting state secrets, protecting the public welfare.
View Classes »3030. Copy Editing
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000.
Grading Basis: Graded
Editing for grammar, style and content, headline writing, introduction to basic news design concepts.
View Classes »3031. Design for Digital Journalists
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 3030.
Grading Basis: Graded
Copy and photo selection, copy fitting, photo editing, layout and production for digital and print publications.
View Classes »3033. Opinion Writing
1.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2001.
Grading Basis: Graded
Writing for the editorial and op-ed pages.
View Classes »3040. Audio and Video Reporting and Writing
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000.
Grading Basis: Graded
Application of newswriting techniques to the broadcast and other media.
View Classes »3041. Reporting and Editing TV News
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 3040.
Grading Basis: Graded
This is an advanced broadcast journalism class that teaches students how to gather, edit and deliver accurate, newsworthy information for television newscasts. Students develop the skills needed to report news and organize newscasts through actual experience in and out of class.
View Classes »3045. Specialized Journalism
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000.
Grading Basis: Graded
An introduction to specialized fields such as business, science, education, arts, sports, and entertainment reporting. Students will examine some of the best work in the fields and will consider ethical issues and other problems.
View Classes »3045W. Specialized Journalism
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 2011.
Grading Basis: Graded
An introduction to specialized fields such as business, science, education, arts, sports, and entertainment reporting. Students will examine some of the best work in the fields and will consider ethical issues and other problems. SM-10/8/07
View Classes »3046. Environmental Journalism
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000W or consent of the instructor. Open to Juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
Explores specialized coverage of environmental issues by journalists, emphasizing news reporting with the opportunity to produce print, visual and multimedia news reports.
View Classes »3050. Professional Seminar
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000W, which may be taken concurrently.
Grading Basis: Graded
Journalists discuss the economic, technological, sociological and ethical issues that challenge their profession.
View Classes »3065. Visual Journalism
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000W; open to juniors or higher. Not open to students who have passed JOUR 4065.
Grading Basis: Graded
Examines current trends in visual digital journalism; develops skills in photojournalism, multimedia and video storytelling. Instructor approved digital camera required.
View Classes »3087. Honors Thesis Preparation Seminar
1.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000, JOUR 2001 and at least three other journalism credits at the 2000-level or above.
Grading Basis: Honors Credit
Honors students choose topics for their theses or projects, develop research proposals and apply for funding if needed. Students work as a community of scholars to discuss and support each other's work. Usually taken the semester before JOUR 3097, Honors Thesis.
View Classes »3093. Foreign Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
May be repeated for credit with permission of Department Head. Consent of Department Head required before the student's departure. May count toward the major with consent of the advisor.
View Classes »3095. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary by section; open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
With a change in content may be repeated for credit.
View Classes »3097. Honors Thesis
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000 and 2001; six additional 2000 level or above credits of JOUR.
Grading Basis: Honors Credit
Students in the Honors Program undertake in-depth research and writing under the guidance of a faculty member. Majors must consult with the departmental Honors Advisor and develop a research proposal in the semester before taking the course.
View Classes »3098. Variable Topics
3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary by section; open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
With a change in topic, may be repeated for credit.
View Classes »3111. Journalism Portfolio II: Content Development
1.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2111
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of online and multimedia skills used by journalists; emphasis on ethical practices. Students will contribute journalism content completed in other courses and develop new content to build a professional portfolio provided on a department-maintained site.
View Classes »4016. Publication Practice
1.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Students and faculty work together to research, write, edit and produce a publication. May be repeated for credit.
View Classes »4035. Investigative Reporting
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2001.
Grading Basis: Graded
Using the Internet, databases, and other computer resources to research and report on the actions of courts, businesses, public agencies, and governments. Consideration of ethical questions.
View Classes »4065. Advanced Visual Journalism
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 3065 Open to juniors or higher
Grading Basis: Graded
Explores multimedia storytelling through time-based media from a journalistic perspective. Students will develop multimedia narrative skills using photography, videography, and audio to create new media content.
View Classes »4091. Supervised Field Internship
1.00 - 3.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 2000, 2001 and 3002.
Grading Basis: Graded
Students research, report and write for newspapers, news departments of radio and television stations, and online publications under supervision of professionals.
View Classes »4099. Independent Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Open to qualified students who present suitable projects for independent work in journalism. May be repeated for credit.
View Classes »4111. Journalism Portfolio III: Professional Presentation
1.00 credits
Prerequisites: JOUR 3111
Grading Basis: Graded
Completion of student journalism portfolios that include examples of journalistic endeavors in print, still and video photography, audio and multimedia packages.
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