The course also includes a look at the effects of the mass media. Speech class is an activity-orientated class where students present numerous speeches throughout the term. A unit in journalistic non-fiction is included with the study of the book Hiroshima by John Hersey. English 9 or recommendation and proficiency Test. A unit in journalistic fiction may be included.
Students write for publication in the local press and student newspaper.
At least one unit in journalistic non-fiction is included with the study of the book All the President's Men by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. Students study publications like the Chicago Tribune and may do other assigned outside reading. The purpose of this class is to offer college-level composition study and practice to exceptional journalism students who entered journalism coursework as freshmen of sophomores and have subsequently completed Intro. To Newswriting, Intro. This course provides a third year of formal journalism study that offers writing practice in preparation for college placement through a specific study of journalistic and rhetorical modes and devices.