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JRN101
Journalism I
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Communications, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Open/Free,
Reading Content
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Basic Reading proficiency
and
Basic Writing proficiency
Course Description
This course provides training in the fundamentals of news gathering, and the structure and writing of journalistic stories. Students are required to submit at least six stories to the campus newspaper, The Observer.
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JRN102
Journalism II
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Communications, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Open/Free,
Reading Content
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
JRN101 Journalism I
Course Description
This course focuses on advanced reporting and writing techniques, including feature and editorial writing. Students are encouraged to assist in the production of The Observer and are required to submit at least six in-depth articles.
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JRN201
Copy Editing
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Communications, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Open/Free,
Reading Content
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Basic Reading proficiency
and
Basic Writing proficiency
Course Description
This course covers the principles and practice of news editing, including the following topics: copy editing, headline and cutline writing, wire copy editing, page makeup, and an intensive review of English grammar and usage. This course is recommended for third semester students with a strong interest in print journalism.
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