21:086:201,202
Introduction to Media Studies I,II (3,3)
Introductory seminar exploring the historical
development of journalism in the United States.
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21:086:337
Basic Reporting and Newswriting (3)
Basic news gathering techniques used at newspapers, magazines, and television and
radio stations; fieldwork; stories are written at computers under newsroom conditions.
Prerequisite: English Composition 101 and 102 sequence.
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21:086:338
Advanced Reporting (3)
Urban affairs reporting; police headquarters, city hall, courts, boards of education, and other urban beats.
Prerequisite: 21:086:337.
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21:086:342
Special Topics in Communication (3)
Examination of specific issues in media. Computer-assisted reporting; techniques for acquiring records; the investigative interview; rights of reporters; and a final project earmarked for professional publications.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; 21:086:201 and 337.
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21:086:344
Journalism, Ethics, and the Law (3)
Libel, ethics, and media law; emphasis on protection of sources, privacy, fair trial, free press, controversy, and freedom of information statutes.
Prerequisite: 21:086:201.
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21:086:346
Independent Study in Journalism and Media Studies (3)
A special journalism project for qualified students, conducted with a member of the faculty.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; 21:086:201 and 337.
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21:086:387
Radio Newswriting (3)
An introduction to newswriting for radio.
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21:086:391
Writing for Publication (3)
Advanced feature and article writing; students function as editorial board, discussing ideas for news features and magazine articles, and offering constructive criticism to each member-writer; students must produce a newspaper feature and a magazine article; the process is from query letter to finished feature and article.
Prerequisites: English Composition 101 and 102 sequence; 21:086:201 and 337. Writing sample must be presented to instructor before registration.
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21:086:400
Topics in Journalism (3)
Study in a specialized field of journalism, such as radio journalism, magazine writing, or urban journalism.
Prerequisites: English Composition 101 and 102 sequence; 21:086:201 and 337.
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21:086:455,456
Journalism Masters (Capstone) (3,3)
Reading and reporting in depth in one field of journalism, such as narrative or literary journalism.
Prerequisites: English Composition 101 and 102 sequence; 21:086:201, 202, 337 and 338.
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21:086:459,460
Journalism Internship (3,3)
For those who have demonstrated superior skill in their field; work at least one day a week at a newspaper, magazine, broadcasting station, or public relations firm. Evaluation by staff executives of the participating organization.
Open only to advanced students.
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21:086:493,494
Newsroom Workshop (3,3)
Seminar for advanced students on a semester project; professional-level performance in newspapers and broadcast organizations.
Prerequisites: 21:086:201, 337, 338, or permission of program coordinator.
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