Courses
JOUR 200 News Media and Society
History and development of print and electronic media. Conflicts between the free press and other social objectives. External and internal controls affecting news media and flow of information.
General Education Requirement: (FSSA)
Unit(s): 1
General Education Requirement: (FSSA)
Unit(s): 1
JOUR 201 News Writing and Reporting
Intensive training in basic writing and reporting skills, news values, ethical practices, and research. Includes frequent writing assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 with a grade of C or better, Journalism 204 with a P grade, and basic typing, transcription, and grammar skills.
Unit(s): 1
Additional Information: Syllabus - Spring 2008 (Mike Spear)
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 with a grade of C or better, Journalism 204 with a P grade, and basic typing, transcription, and grammar skills.
Unit(s): 1
Additional Information: Syllabus - Spring 2008 (Mike Spear)
JOUR 202 Feature and Magazine Article Writing
Research and writing of news-feature and magazine articles.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR 204 Colloquium
Guest lectures by news media professionals. Analysis and discussion of critical issues of contemporary journalism in all media. Graded pass/fail.
Unit(s): .5
Unit(s): .5
JOUR 205 Photojournalism
Theory and practice of news and feature photography, properties of light and lenses.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 201 with a grade of C or better. An approved 35mm digital SLR camera.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 201 with a grade of C or better. An approved 35mm digital SLR camera.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR 301 Copy Editing
Improving news writing through practice in copy reading, editing and discussion of news styles, grammar, usage, page design, headline writing, picture selection, news judgment, ethics.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Additional Information: Syllabus - Spring 2008 (Mike Spear)
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Additional Information: Syllabus - Spring 2008 (Mike Spear)
JOUR 302 Public Affairs Reporting
Writing and reporting on public institutions such as police, courts, and legislative bodies. Interviewing and research using public documents. Frequent off-campus writing assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR 303 Journalism Law, Ethics
Case studies of ethical conflicts encountered in reporting and editing. State and federal case and statutory law affecting news media, especially libel, privacy, free expression, and "freedom of information."
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Additional Information: Syllabus - Spring 2008 (Steve Nash)
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Additional Information: Syllabus - Spring 2008 (Steve Nash)
JOUR 304 Seminar
Study of specialized field of reporting or writing.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Additional Information: Syllabus - Spring 2008 (Mike Spear)
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Additional Information: Syllabus - Spring 2008 (Mike Spear)
JOUR 306 News Graphics
Introduction to publication design, including history and basics of typography, newspaper design, photo editing, and infographics.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR 307 Documentary Journalism I: Evolution of the Social Narrative
Exploration of social documentaries, documentary makers, and relevant ethical, aesthetic, legal, and economic issues. Production of a brief documentary.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR 308 Documentary Journalism II: Study and Practice
Principles and practices of documentary making: research, production, organization budgeting, writing, field and technical production. Completion of one or more documentary videos.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 307.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 307.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR 309 Digital News I: Multimedia Reporting and Convergence
Specialized training and practice in news writing, reporting and editing for electronic distribution. Exploration of how digital technology affects the gathering, production and dissemination of news. Examines convergence, audience, research and business and legal aspects of electronic publishing.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s):
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s):
JOUR 310 Digital News II: Multimedia Production and Convergence
Use of audio and video equipment for electronic newsgathering and other evolving technologies.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 309.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 309.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR 311 Press and Politics
Exploration of roles and responsibilities of the press in reporting on the U.S. political process.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR 312 Independent Study
Enables qualified students who have completed basic requirements for major to work independently on special reporting and research projects.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair and instructor.
Unit(s): .5-1
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair and instructor.
Unit(s): .5-1
JOUR 377 Practicum
Supervised work in writing, research or production for on-campus news media. Two semesters required for majors, one semester for minors.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): .5
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): .5
JOUR 388 Internship
Supervised work in writing, research or production for on- or off-campus news media. May be repeated with the consent of the instructor. Offered for pass/fail grade only. No more than 1.5 units of internship in any one department and 3.5 units of internship overall may be counted toward required degree units.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): .5
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 204 and Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): .5