Minor in Journalism Studies - Foundations of Journalism II
JOUR 1003 Foundations of Journalism II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course builds on Foundations of Journalism I and delves deeper into an understanding of the role of journalists, and the political, legal and societal environments in which they operate. In the Thinking component, students will consider the situations journalists find themselves navigating and the broader responsibility they hold as journalists in a democracy. The Writing part of the course builds on students' nonfiction writing practice, emphasizing precision and clarity. Students will complete frequent writing assignments, read news with a critical eye and work in small groups with professional journalist instructors.
NOTES: This course satisfies one half of the Writing Requirement when taken in combination with
JOUR 1002.
PREREQUISITES:
JOUR 1002.03