This seminar introduces students to the best reportage and nonfiction literature of the last two centuries, with a particular focus on work produced in and about New York City. We look for New York City in these works, as a place, a character, an idea. This, or V54.0022, is required of all students majoring or minoring in journalism. Should be taken as early as possible in the student's program. A laboratory course in gathering and writing the news, including news evaluation, reporting and writing techniques, and specialized beats.
Students write stories under newsroom conditions.
Designed to give the journalism student extensive practice. Covers how reporters are assigned stories, how stories are planned and written, and journalism ethics and responsibilities. This, or V54.0021, is required of all students majoring or minoring in journalism. Students learn TV and radio writing styles and write stories on deadline. Covers how broadcast newsrooms work and broadcast journalism ethics and responsibilities.