An introductory course, Journalism is for students who wish to learn the basics of journalism. They receive instruction in writing fundamentals, e.g., news, features, editorials, editing, and headline writing. They also receive training in copy reading, page make-up, and printing. Articles completed during this class may be used for the school newspaper. In addition, they read and analyze memorable speeches from literature.
Students keep reading journals, write essays, and conduct research.
They also learn about the history of theater, perform scenes, and when possible, attend and evaluate professional performances. The course teaches students to read critically, to write well, and to think more clearly. This course is Part II of a two-part course and will provide students with the ability to apply previously learned study techniques to the high school curriculum. It is intended that new techniques and strategies will be incorporated to facilitate success in the mainstream. This course focuses on developing and refining the expository writing skills of both experienced and inexperienced writers.