2015-2016 Undergraduate General Catalog


JOUR 239 Advanced Journalism

This course will consider public affairs through coverage of events such as school board and city council meetings. Additional emphasis will be placed on beat reporting, including but not limited to in-depth coverage of issues emerging from areas such as government, science, and health, the economy, religion, and the legal system. Emphasis will be given to creating and using multi-media components to deliver information. Students will advance their philosophy of freedom of the press through the study of various philosophical orientations.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ENGL 239

Prerequisite

JOUR 115

Core Requirements

Area 2.1B