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Journalism Course Information JOUR 101: Introduction to Journalism; 3 credits Students learn to develop and evaluate sources of information, to analyze audience needs, to develop a sense of importance, to write concisely and clearly and to background themselves quickly. The course emphasizes clarity and conciseness in writing and examines those techniques in successful writing. Students also gain an understanding of what makes news and how media decides what to publish or broadcast. (Prerequisite: ENGL 095 or passing score in English on Basic Skills Test) JOUR 102: Journalism II; 3 credits Students deepen their knowledge of reference materials, develop their ability to interview and learn the standard sources of news. Students work independently outside of class as well as in a computer-integrated classroom environment ---various journalism exercises that will teach them to write clearly and concisely. (Prerequisite JOUR 101) JOUR 295: Special Project; 1 to 6 credits JOUR 299: Journalism internship; 1 to 6 credits Students may practice journalistic/writing skills in a real-world situation. They may work part-time as reporters or editorial assistants for daily or weekly newspapers; as assistants in public relations offices or either private firms or public institutions in the news departments of broadcast or television stations or on a magazine staff or for book publishing firms. (Prerequisite: JOUR 101, permission of instructor and Co-op coordinator)
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