Minor in Journalism Studies - Feature Writing
JOUR 3540 Feature Writing
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will introduce students to the more creative writing aspects of journalism — the writing of stories behind the breaking news of the day, or the small human dramas that make up the world around us. Students will study feature writing styles and techniques, and experiment with several feature formats, from color stories and personality profiles to substantial background articles. Students will produce a major, term-end feature story and several smaller assignments.
PREREQUISITES: JOUR 2700.03 or permission of th
e Instructor.