Designed to provide both philosophical and historical foundations for consumers of mass media and those wishing to practice journalism. A course in news gathering and reporting with coverage of Richland Township supervisors' meetings or in-class exercises. Students are called upon to produce a range of journalistic writing, including hard news and human interest. Associated Press style.
Students produce four or five magazine articles with emphasis on student ideas.
Interviewing and information-gathering skills are developed. The objective is publication with research of magazine markets. Associated Press style. Students produce weekly feature articles based on their ideas. Emphasis on student initiative and writing skills, including analysis of the best of American journalism.