CMNS/JRNL 300 - Introduction to the Practice of Journalism |
Students
will learn the fundamentals of news writing and reporting as demanded
by newsrooms across all forms of media. The course is writing intensive
and requires outside research (reporting) that includes interviewing
and basic fact gathering. A wide variety of forms will be explored,
from headline, lead and caption writing to articles based on the
coverage of news events. Students will also be able to try their hand
at writing feature stories as well as assessing local reactions to
national events and issues.
Note: This course is offered as both JRNL 300 and CMNS 300. Students may take only one of these for credit. |
Prerequisite(s):
- One of CMNS 125, CMNS 155, CMNS 175, or ENGL 105.
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