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Journalism Course Descriptions

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JOUR 260 News Writing (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Fundamental techniques of news writing, reporting, and interviewing. Practical experience in writing for campus and community publications. (Fall Semester)

JOUR 270 Feature Writing (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 102, JOUR 260 with a grade of "C" or better. Theory and practice of writing expository articles for newspaper feature sections, general reader magazines, and specialized publications. Emphasis is on the production of material to meet established editorial standards. Practical experience in writing for campus and community publications. (Spring Semester)

JOUR 280 Broadcast Journalism (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 102, JOUR 260, BRMD 101. Writing, reporting, editing and production of news for radio and television. Students may expect a series of rotating topics such as issues of basic responsibilities of all broadcast journalists. FCC and the law, political coverage and equal time to be included in the course. Additionally, students will engage in the production of a radio mini-documentary and produce television field reports and newscasts on closed circuit television.

JOUR 294 Topics in Journalism (1-4)

Based on student needs and faculty consent, topics may be chosen in the areas of journalism, communication, and media. (Offered as needed)

JOUR 295 Independent Study in Journalism (1-3)

Study on an independent basis in collaboration with the instructor on a topic in journalism at the lower division level. (Offered as needed)

JOUR 300 Electronic News Gathering (3)

Prerequisite: BRMD 101, JOUR 280. Use of portable lights, audio and video camera to conduct field research, actualities and news gathering for creating news pac

JOUR 330 Computer Assisted Reporting and Research (3)

Prerequisite: CPTR 105, ENGL 102, JOUR 260 with a grade of "C" or better. This course is intended to give students an introduction into the theory and method of computer assisted reporting and research, from integrating information searches into everyday reporting to using a database for an in-depth project. Through hands-on training, students will learn the tools and techniques that journalists use in constructing an analysis, a database or an information query. (Fall Semester)

JOUR 350 The Critic and the Arts (3)

A course designed to lead students through a sequence of learning that will enable them to evaluate and critique various art forms (painting, sculpture, architecture, film, photography, and music) through description, formal analysis, and interpretation. Emphasis on developing writing ability in order to competently write about the major genres of art in a style that is personal, interesting, and fair. Cross-listed as HMNT 350. Cannot be applied to both major requirement and general education humanities requirement. (Offered Summer Session, odd years)

JOUR 365 Editorial Techniques (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL102, JOUR 260 with a grade of "C " or better. Students practice copyreading, headline writing, editing, and proofreading with attention given to print terminology, page make-up, type structure, computer use in editing, and analysis of newspapers. (Fall Semester)

JOUR 375 Radio and Television Script Writing (3)

Prerequisite: BRMD 175. Principles and practice in writing various types of radio and television scripts. Practice in the selection, adaptation, organization and writing of special program materials. Analysis and criticism of radio and television copy, public service announcements, commercials, news assimilation and writing, program continuity, and dramatic writing. Course is cross-listed as BRMD 375. (Fall Semester)

JOUR 450 Photojournalism (3)

Prerequisite: GART 120, JOUR 260. Advanced techniques of reporting and interpreting news with photography and an examination of the ethics, history and social role of photojournalism. Practice in news, sports, features, photographic essays, color photography, electronic imaging and studio illustration.

JOUR 460 Literary Journalism (3)

Prerequisite: JOUR 260 or JOUR 270 with a grade of "C" or better. Students practice use of literary techniques, especially of dramatic structure, in modern newspaper articles and magazine pieces. They analyze nonfiction stories, books, and produce well-researched stories, usually with a focus on a specialized area of their choice. (Fall Semester even years)

JOUR 494 Topics: in Journalism (1-4)

Based on student needs and faculty consent, topics may be chosen in the areas of journalism, communication, and media. (Spring Semester)

JOUR 495 Independent Study in Journalism (1-3)

Study on an independent basis in collaboration with the instructor on a topic in journalism at the upper division level. (Offered as needed)

JOUR 496 Practicum in Journalism (1-4)

Prerequisites: JOUR 260 or JOUR 270. Students write articles, poetry, and stories for publication in denominational literature as well as newspapers, magazines, and trade and secular journals. Internships at newspaper, magazine and publishing association offices will also meet the requirements for this course. (Fall and Spring Semesters)