Journalism (JOUR)

Introduction to Journalism
JOUR 101 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 (CAP 90, ENGL 90, or IELP 90 (grade of "B" or higher) or eligibility through multiple measures placement.)

Introduction to skills fundamental to journalism and newswriting, as well as an understanding of the role and significance of journalists and their work. Topics include the evolution in media and news today, ethical challenges, shifts in audience involvement and technological advances. Writing-intensive activities to master a clear, concise, accurate style. [GE, HA, SE]

Digital News
JOUR 111 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: JOUR 101 (grade of "C" or higher)

Writing-intensive instruction and training in digital news, including an introduction to and practice in online news delivery tools, including audio and video reporting and editing, social media, data visualization, blogs and others. Emphasis on ethical issues. Considerable hands-on work requiring high motivation to work independently as well as collaboratively with classmates and instructor. [GE, HA, SE]

Cooperative Work Experience
JOUR 199 1-5 Credits/Units

15.0 hours of clinical

Supervised work experience in newspaper or other journalism position. Completion of specific learning objectives and employer evaluation. [GE]

Advanced Newswriting
JOUR 201 3 Credits/Units

3.0 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: JOUR 101 (grade of "C" or higher)

Continuation of JOUR 101. Focus on longer, more complex stories, including features and opinion writing. Students will complete a short research project. [GE]

Selected Topics
JOUR 280 1-3 Credits/Units

3.0 hours of lecture

Selected topics in Journalism. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedules. [GE]

Special Projects
JOUR 290 1-5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Opportunity to plan, organize, and complete special projects approved by the department. [GE]