| JOURNALISM (JOUR) COURSES |
| JOUR150: Journalism and Society |
| Credits: 3 |
| JOUR 150 surveys the forces that shape the way society communicates, the impact of mass media on the political, social and cultural climate of America and the world; and the roles of technology, business, government and the courts, and personalities in shaping media industries. |
| Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or ESL 100., Coreq: - |
| JOUR205: Newswriting |
| Credits: 3 |
| JOUR 205 focuses on the basic principles of writing for media: understanding audience and purpose, developing a focus, gathering information efficiently, writing basic news story formats with speed and accuracy, using the Associated Press style sheet, and applying ethical and legal standards. |
| Prereq: A grade of B or higher in ENG 100 or a grade of B or higher in ENG 160 or a grade of B or higher in ESL 100 or consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| JOUR227: Writing for Publication |
| Credits: 3 |
| JOUR 227 focuses on writing news, feature and opinion articles for publication in newspapers, magazines, and other print and online media. Emphasis is placed on developing sound information gathering methodologies and identifying and executing appropriate focus, tone and structure for articles based on purpose, audience, context and medium. Work may be published in campus print and online publications. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in ENG 100 or consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| JOUR250: Media Writing |
| Credits: 3 |
| JOUR 250 focuses on writing news, feature and opinion articles for publication in newspapers, magazines, and other print and online media. Emphasis is placed on developing sound information-gathering methodologies and identifying and executing appropriate focus, tone and structure for articles based on purpose, audience, context and medium. Work may be published on campus print and online publications. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in ENG 100 or consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
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