Description

This introductory course will entail studying journalistic writing, terminology and publication to complete journalism -related assignments. Students will apply these skills, using software to produce a student newspaper / newsletter. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking skills by analyzing the news media and current events… and by applying that knowledge to hands-on activities.

Course objectives can be fourn here.

Information about course polices and procedures can be read in the course syllabus, available in PDF format below.
Ind Novel Journal 2

Units

1^st Semester

1. About the news
2. Freedom of the press and legal and ethical issues
3. Newspapers
4. Writing (newspapers)
5. Style
6. Current events, newspaper review (all semester)

2^nd Semester

1. History
2. Writng, part 2 (other leads and news article types)
3. Interviewing
4. Editors, Editing, and style
5. Broadcast News
6. Magizines
7. Web as a news source
8. Media analysis
9. Photojournalism (including photography basics)
10. Layout and Design