Fundamentals of Journalism
WRT 200
Description: This course introduces students to the basic skills of reporting with hands-on experience in gathering news,interviewing, researching, and investigating. Students draft, edit and finalize news stories, profiles, features,news-features, reviews, and commentaries. Peer reviews and writing workshops will improve students' abilities to self-edit. Analytical discussion of current news is a central element of the course. Students also examine the contemporary news/media environment, corporate ownership of news organizations, and the central function that a free press plays in American democracy.
Prerequisite: ENG-111 OR COR-115
Credits: 3
Currently Offered
| Course # |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Instructor |
Seats |
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| Spring |
| WRT 200-02 |
TH |
2-4:45PM |
01/18/16 - 05/06/16 |
Dangl |
1 |
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| WRT 200-51 |
TH |
5:30-8:15PM |
01/18/16 - 05/06/16 |
Gupta |
2 |
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| Fall |
| WRT 200-01 |
TF |
9:30-10:45AM |
08/29/16 - 12/16/16 |
Baker |
0 |
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