Undergraduate JOUR 2160. Introduction to Journalism. Journalistic news writing with emphasis on reporting for newspapers.
Students write news stories about events occurring during the semester.
Examination of historical, legal and ethical aspects of the American press. Basic studies in selection, preparation and presentation of news, with primary emphasis on newspapers. Examination of the effects of competition in multimedia news markets. Emphasis on issues of ethics, fairness and accuracy in news coverage, including a review of legal guidelines affecting news presentation. Researching, writing, and editing a variety of journalistic features, from human interest stories to investigative reporting.