JOU-1 — Introduction to Journalism

Prerequisite: None., Advisory: ENG-50 or ENG-80 or qualifying placement into ENG 1A.

Description: An introduction to gathering, synthesizing/organizing, and writing news in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the journalist and related legal and ethical issues. Students will report and write based on their original interviews and research to produce news content. Experiences may include covering speeches, meetings and other events, writing under deadline, and use of AP Style. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)