At least two drafts are required and graded. Short news stories are required. Editing assignments are required. Reading assignments are required. Active participation in all seminars, conferences, and field trips are required.
Attendance is crucial since each half day is comparable to a full week in a semester course.
Meeting all designed deadlines is a must. Teamwork is vital. Conferences with coordinators are expected as is interaction with guest lecturers. The course grades are based on the student s total performance. Input is offered by teaching coordinators with faculty co-directors making the final decision about the grade awarded.