Minor in Journalism Studies - Sports Journalism JOUR 3661   Sports Journalism
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students will study and discuss excellence in sports writing. They will learn how to craft lively and well-researched narratives about players, teams and the environment they operate in. The course will use real-life examples in an examination of various storytelling formats, from long-form narratives to on-deadline game reports to social media updates. It will also look at ethical issues related to sports reporting and the challenges of covering specific beats.
PREREQUISITES: JOUR 2700.03 or permission of the instructor.