Course Descriptions Southern Connecticut State University Journalism Department Journalism Course Descriptions JRN 200 - Basics of Journalism. Recommended for all students interested in any aspect of journalism, this course explores issues, techniques and opportunities, and introduces you to the joys of reporting and writing new stories.
Basics is a required course for journalism majors and minors.
JRN 201 - Reporting and Writing. Many assignments center on campus reporting for the Southern News. JRN 207 - Broadcast News Production. This is the place to learn how to shoot video tape, record sound in the field and learn to edit audio and video for radio and TV news. Take it in your freshman year.