Journalism

JOUR 2700 Introduction to Journalism 3 cr. (FTCA 2700 and JOUR 2700 are cross-listed) Introduction to news gathering, copy, and continuity composition, basic skills and techniques of journalism in public relations, advertising, and the mass media. (Not available for credit for Speech-Education degree.)

JOUR 2791 Independent Study 1 cr. (FTCA 2791 and JOUR 2791 are cross-listed) Admission by consent of department. Reading, conferences, and preparation of articles, reports, and special projects concerning print journalism under direction of a member of the journalism faculty.

JOUR 2792 Independent Study 1 cr. (FTCA 2791 and JOUR 2791 are cross-listed) Admission by consent of department. Reading, conferences, and preparation of articles, reports, and special projects concerning print journalism under direction of a member of the journalism faculty.

JOUR 2793 Independent Study 1 cr. (FTCA 2791 and JOUR 2791 are cross-listed) Admission by consent of department. Reading, conferences, and preparation of articles, reports, and special projects concerning print journalism under direction of a member of the journalism faculty.

JOUR 3760 Educational Journalism 3 cr. (FTCA 3760 and JOUR 3760 are cross-listed) The editorial, business, and mechanical techniques of producing school publications. Designed for school publications advisers.

JOUR 4700 Advanced Journalism 3 cr. Prerequisites: JOUR 2700 or consent of department. Writing-intensive study in advanced news reporting, news writing, and news editing.

JOUR 4700G Advanced Journalism 3 cr. Prerequisites: JOUR 2700 or consent of department. Writing-intensive study in advanced news reporting, news writing, and news editing.

JOUR 4710 Feature Writing 3 cr. Reporting and writing of non-fiction feature stories in magazines, newspapers, and websites.

JOUR 4710G Feature Writing 3 cr. Reporting and writing of non-fiction feature stories in magazines, newspapers, and websites.

JOUR 4791 Special Topics in Journalism 3 cr. Writing-intensive study of key topics of journalism. Topic will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated once for credit.

JOUR 4791G Special Topics in Journalism 3 cr. Writing-intensive study of key topics of journalism. Topic will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated once for credit.

JOUR 4792 Independent Study 3 cr. Prerequisite: at least junior standing and consent of department. Readings, conferences, reports, or a major research project under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated once for credit.

JOUR 4792G Independent Study 3 cr. Prerequisite: at least junior standing and consent of department. Readings, conferences, reports, or a major research project under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated once for credit.

JOUR 6700 Special Studies in Print Jour 3 cr. JOUR 6700 will cover one specialized journalism genre per semester. Possible topics include arts journalism, investigative journalism, feature writing, and environmental and science journalism. Students will study the work of leading journalists, past and present, and use that work to guide their own development as journalists. They will also address, via literature and in-class debate, the philosophical and ethical dimensions of journalism. In addition, they will: write pitch letters outlining their story ideas and potential sources; interview experts, eyewitnesses and other human sources; find supporting studies and statistics; write rough drafts and lead in-class discussions of them, and write final drafts.