Journalism (JOUR)

Head of Department: Professor Maureen Croteau
Department Office: Room 422, Arjona Building

For major requirements, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this Catalog.

1002. The Press in America

(102) Either semester. Three credits.

The development of American print journalism from 18th century print shops to 21st century corporations; how journalists and their work have evolved and influenced American life.

2000W. Newswriting I

(200W) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800. One 75-minute lecture and one 2-hour laboratory plus field work.

Defining news; exercising news judgment in a diverse society; employing principles of Associated Press style; writing basic news stories. Laboratory offers intensive newswriting exercises.

2001W. Newswriting II

(201W) Either semester. Three credits. One 75-minute lecture and one 2-hour laboratory plus field work. Prerequisite: JOUR 2000W.

Live reporting using the university and the surrounding community as a laboratory. Emphasis on fact gathering, interviewing, diversity of sources, news judgment and deadline writing.

2003. Literary Journalism

(203) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 1002 or JOUR 2000W. May be taken concurrently with JOUR 2000W.

Critical survey embracing the diverse voices of literary journalism from the 17th century through the 21st.

3000W. Public Affairs Reporting

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 2001W and ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open to juniors or higher.

In-depth reporting on state and local government- municipal agencies, boards, commissions, courts, public safety, schools. Field trips required.

3002. Journalism Ethics

(202) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 1002.

Discussion of such contemporary problems as privacy, good taste, community standards, effectiveness of the press and responsibility of the press.

3012W. Feature Writing

(212W) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 2001W.

Emphasis on finding, developing and writing feature stories. Outside stories will be assigned weekly.

3013W. Magazine Journalism

(213W) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 2001W.

Survey of magazine journalism examining different forms of periodicals and their operation, from mission to final product. Students research, report and write for various publications.

3019. Daily Campus Critique

(219) First semester. One credit. One class period. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated only once for credit.

A weekly critique of the content of the student daily from news stories, through editorials to advertising copy and printing.

3020. Law of Libel and Communications

(220) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher.

Typical subjects: libel, slander, invasion of privacy, obscenity, legal problems of newsgathering, protecting the political process, protecting state secrets, protecting the public welfare.

3030. Copy Editing I

(230) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 2000W.

Editing for grammar, style and content, headline writing, introduction to basic newspaper design concepts.

3031C. Copy Editing II

(231C) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 3030.

Emphasis on copy and picture selection, copy fitting, photo editing and computer-assisted editing, page layout and production.

3033. Opinion Writing

(233) First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: JOUR 2001. One two-hour lab-lecture period.

Writing for the editorial and op-ed pages.

3040. Newswriting for Radio and Television

(240) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 2000. Two 75-minute lab-lecture sessions plus a field trip.

Application of newswriting techniques to the broadcast media.

3041. Reporting and Editing TV News

(241) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 3040.

This is an advanced broadcast journalism class that teaches students how to gather, edit and deliver accurate, newsworthy information for television newscasts. Students develop the skills needed to report news and organize newscasts through actual experience in and out of class.

3045. Specialized Journalism

(245) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 2000.

An introduction to specialized fields such as business, science, education, arts, sports, and entertainment reporting. Students will examine some of the best work in the fields and will consider ethical issues and other problems.

3045W. Specialized Journalism

(245W) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 2000; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800.

3050. Professional Seminar

(250) Three credits. Three hours. Prerequisite: JOUR 2000, which may be taken concurrently (Also available for one credit. Two hours. No prerequisite.) May be repeated once for a maximum total of four credits.

Journalists discuss the economic, technological, sociological and ethical issues that challenge their profession.

3093. Foreign Study

(293) Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit with permission of Department Head. Consent of Department Head required before the student's departure. May count toward the major with consent of the advisor.

3095. Special Topics

(298) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary; open to juniors or higher. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit.

3097. Honors Thesis

(294) Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisites: JOUR 2000W, 2001W and at least six additional journalism credits at the 2000-level or above. Open only with consent of instructor.

Students in the Honors Program undertake in-depth research and writing under the guidance of a faculty member. Majors must consult with the departmental Honors Advisor and develop a research proposal in the semester before taking the course.

3098. Variable Topics

(295) Either semester. Three credits. With a change in topic, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary; open to juniors or higher.

4016. Publication Practice

(216) Either semester. One to 3 credits. May be repeated for credit. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor.

Students and faculty work together to research, write, edit and produce a publication.

4035C. Advanced Reporting Techniques

(235C) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 2001.

Using the Internet, databases, and other computer resources to research and report on the actions of courts, businesses, public agencies, and governments. Consideration of ethical questions.

4091. Supervised Field Internship

(297) Either semester. One to three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: JOUR 2000, 2001 and 3020. Open only with consent of Department Head.

Students research, report and write for newspapers, news departments of radio and television stations, and public relations offices under supervision of professionals.

4099. Independent Study

(299) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Open to qualified students who present suitable projects for independent work in journalism.