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 |
Spring |
WRT 200-01 |
TF |
9:30-10:45AM |
01/15/18 - 05/04/18 |
Baker |
3 |
WRT 200-02 |
TH |
2-4:45PM |
01/15/18 - 05/04/18 |
Dangl |
1 |
Fall |
WRT 200-01 |
TTH |
2-3:15PM |
08/27/18 - 12/14/18 |
Baker |
3 |