JOU 271 News Reporting and Writing

This course provides a hands-on practice of journalism, enabling students to gain an understanding of reporting and information-gathering techniques, develop interviewing skills, familiarize themselves with elements of the news and learn to write news stories. To do that, students will need to write clearly, purposefully and engagingly with the right organization and appropriate tone. Students will also learn to be fair and objective in their reporting.

Cross Listed Courses

WRI 271, COM 271

Credits

4

Prerequisite

FYW 101 and JOU 101, or permission of instructor and department chair.

Distribution

(W)