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 Journalism
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JOUR 1. Brown and White (1)
every semester
This course is a student's first semester on the staff of the
semiweekly undergraduate newspaper. Students register for this
course, attend a meeting on the first Wednesday of the semester,
and are placed on the staff. Because this is an introductory
training class, JOUR 1 is for students with freshman or sophomore
standing; juniors only with consent of department chair. Trimble
(ND)
JOUR 2-JOUR 8. Brown and White
(1) every semester
Enrollment constitutes continued membership on the staff of the
semiweekly undergraduate newspaper. These courses are taken consecutively
after a student has completed JOUR 1. For a second semester on
the newspaper, a student registers for JOUR 2. For a third semester,
JOUR 3. For a fourth semester, JOUR 4. And so on. Prerequisite:
JOUR 1. Trimble (ND)
JOUR 9. Brown and White photography
(1) every semester
Enrollment constitutes membership on the photography staff of
the semiweekly undergraduate newspaper. Students should have
basic camera skills and knowledge of digital photography. Classes
will include review of these subjects and more advanced techniques
in digital darkroom techniques. Members of the class work on
a series of assignments for the newspaper. Students should have
their own digital SLR camera equipment and will be expected to
provide examples of their work for admission to the class. Repeatable
up to 8 credits. Trimble (ND)
JOUR 10 Brown and White (1-2)
every semester
Enrollment constitutes an editorial position on the staff of
the semiweekly undergraduate newspaper. Editors are chosen by
the instructors and the newspaper's editorial board. May be repeated
for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: JOUR 1 and permission
of the department chair. Trimble
JOUR 12. Brown and White Videography
(1) every semester
Enrollment constitutes membership on the videography staff of
the student newspaper. Students should have basic camcorder skills
and knowledge of editing video. Members of the class use the
newspaper’s video equipment and work on assignments for
the newspaper’s Web site. First-time students should provide
examples of their work for admission to the class. Repeatable
up to 8 credits; does not count in department‘s majors or
minors. Littau, Trimble (ND)
JOUR 21. Writing for the Media
(4) every semester
Practice gathering, writing and editing news; definition and
components of news; structure and style; interviewing. Study
and practice in use of social media and blogs by journalists
as a way to gather and publish information. Requires freshman
or sophomore standing or consent of the instructor. White. (ND)
JOUR 23. Editing (4) every
semester
Students will strengthen news judgment, critical thinking and
writing through careful editing of articles for accuracy, fairness
and clarity, including use of proper spelling, grammar, usage
and style. Practice in writing headlines for print and the Web,
including search engine optimization and multimedia presentation
of content. Prerequisite: Jour 21. Trimble, Olson (ND)
JOUR 24 Visual Communication
(4) every semester
Study of and practice in techniques of graphic design for publications
including websites, magazines and newspapers. Proper use of typography,
grids, photographs and other visual elements; computer-based
desktop publishing. Study of and practice in taking and editing
video for the Internet. Prerequisite: Jour 21. Trimble (ND)
JOUR 101. Media, Sports and
Society (4) summer
Analysis of social, political and economic implications of media
sports coverage; emphasis placed on media coverage of events
of international scope, such as the World Cup, World Series and
the Olympics; special attention paid to the role of the sports
press in coverage of issues such as AIDS, racism, sexism, drug
use and terrorism. Lule (SS)
JOUR 111. Sportswriting (4)
summer
Principles and practice of writing about sports for general print
and specialized publications; emphasis placed on instruction
in reporting, writing and editing; topics covered include the
history of sports journalism; recent trends in the field; ethical
considerations, and the exploration of social and political issues
through sportswriting. Lule (ND)
JOUR 114. Technical Communication
(4) summer
This online course covers basic tools needed to write about all
kinds of science and technical information for academic papers,
term papers, proposals, reports, theses and dissertations. Involves
practice with feedback on definitions, descriptions, cause and
effect relationships, process writing, concept maps, graphics,
classification, comparison and more. K Friedman (ND)
JOUR 115 (ES 115). Communicating
About the Environment (4)
Introduction to the need for and ways to communicate about environmental
issues to laypersons, government officials, journalists, members
of the judiciary and technical experts. Explores case studies
of good and bad communication about environmental issues. Internet
communication, including the efficacy of placing governmental
reports and databases on the Web for public consumption, will
be evaluated. (SS)
JOUR 116 (ES 116) (HMS 116).
Environmental Health Risks and the Media (4) summer
This course explores the risks and effects of environmental contamination
on human health and behavior as well as the role of the mass
media in alerting citizens to potential environmental health
risks. Environmental topics vary but usually include air and
water pollution, endocrine disrupters and radioactive waste.
S. Friedman (SS)
JOUR 122. Media Ethics and
Law (4) fall
First Amendment theory and history; ethical and legal issues
involving libel, privacy, obscenity, newsgathering, access, and
fair trials; national and international concerns over censorship,
prior restraint and manipulation and control of information.
Olson (SS)
JOUR 123. Basic Science and
Technical Writing (4)
Study of and practice in writing about scientific and technical
subjects for audiences ranging from the general public to scientists
and engineers. Starts with basic science writing for lay audiences,
emphasizing organization and clear writing techniques. As the
course progresses, material becomes more technical, concentrating
on how to write effective technical reports, descriptions, papers
and memoranda. Also explores problems of conveying highly complex
technical information to multiple audiences, factors that influence
science communication to the public, and interactions between
scientists and journalists. K. Friedman (SS)
JOUR 124. (STS 124) Politics
of Science (4) fall
Analysis of the multidimensional interaction between the federal
government and the scientific community. Explores historical
growth of the sciencegovernment connection, the scientific establishment
both past and present, and the role of scientific advice to the
White House and Congress. Also examines scientific ethics, public
attitudes toward science, sciencesociety interactions and case
studies of scientific controversies. S. Friedman (SS)
JOUR 125 (ES125). Environment,
the Public and the Mass Media (4) fall
Extensive exploration of local, national and international environmental
problems and their social, political and economic impacts. Analysis
of mass media coverage of complex environmental issues and the
media's effects on public opinion and government environmental
policies. Examination of environmental journalism principles
and practices in the United States and around the world. S. Friedman
(SS)
JOUR 141. Photojournalism
(4) summer
Ethics and history of photojournalism; instruction and practice
in basic camera techniques; scanning and digital manipulation
of black and white and color photographs using Adobe PhotoShop;
cropping and sizing photographs and production of layouts using
Quark Express. Trimble (ND)
JOUR 166. Beyond Google –
Internet Research: Principles and Practice (4) summer
Students often turn first to the Internet for research. Yet they
often are unaware of the promise and pitfalls of Internet research.
This course has three objectives: 1) Students will learn methods
of identifying and locating resources on the Internet, including
resources not reached by traditional search engines; 2) Students
will be introduced to steps for the assessment and evaluation
of information gathered from the Internet; 3) Students will explore
issues of access, privacy and other legal and ethical questions
that arise in Internet research. Lule (SS)
JOUR 211 Reporting (4) every
semester
Principles and practice of news reporting; techniques for gathering,
organizing and writing news. Emphasis on interviewing, research,
and clear, concise writing. Students develop and write numerous
stories to gain understanding of fundamental reporting concepts,
including use of sources, accuracy, fairness and. Prerequisites:
JOUR 23 and JOUR 24. Staff (SS)
JOUR 212. Feature Writing
(4) fall
Conceiving and developing feature stories for newspapers and
magazines and websites; interviewing techniques; study of and
practice in writing non-fiction using the techniques of the novelist.
Prerequisites: JOUR 23 and JOUR 24. Staff (ND)
JOUR 218. Freelance Writing
(4) spring
Practice in writing for magazines, newspapers and websites. Finding
the right approach for a publication and writing in that publication’s
style. Practice in analyzing content and audiences, and in writing.
Learn research and interviewing skills and read works by well-known
writers. Prerequisites: JOUR 23 and JOUR 24. Butler. (ND)
JOUR 230 Multimedia Storytelling
(4)
An introduction to storytelling across multimedia styles such
as video, audio, photography, social media, and written word.
Course stresses experiential learning with emphasis on complementary
story packaging and publishing. Students do in-class assignments
and team reporting on issues of concern to local residents. Prerequisite:
Jour 211, 212 or 218. Littau (ND)
JOUR 231. Science Writing
Practicum (1-4) spring
Onsite experience as accredited science reporter at major scientific
meetings, or writing and research in university laboratories
as part of science writing field research program. May be repeated
for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: JOUR 21 or JOUR
123 or JOUR 311, junior standing, and consent of the instructor.
S. Friedman (ND)
JOUR
232. Journalism Practicum (1-4) every semester
Credit for supervised on- and off-campus work in journalism and
communication. Course allows credit for internships attained
by students who do not qualify for the senior-level journalism
internship class. May be repeated for maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Eight hours of journalism credits or consent of
the instructor. Lule (ND)
JOUR 246. (IR 246) International
Communication (4) summer
The subject matter is crucial to understanding modern life: the
role of international news media in world affairs. The class
studies the social, political and economic contexts that frame
the reporting of international events by U.S. news media, such
as politics, war, disasters, and other crises, as well as U.S.
reporting on international issues, such as poverty, disease,
and environmental change. The course also surveys reporting practices
in nations around the world, including the varying systems of
journalism and mass media and the brutal censorship and repression
facing many foreign journalists. Lule (SS)
JOUR 311. Science and Technical
Writing (3-4) every semester
Study of and practice in writing about scientific and technical
issues for multiple audiences. Emphasis on developing effective
writing and organizational skills and translating scientific
information for a wide range of audiences. Similar in content
to JOUR 123, but should be taken instead by upperclassmen (34
credits) and graduate students (34 credits). K. Friedman (SS)
4 credits for upperclassmen and 3 for graduate students
JOUR 312. Advanced Science
Writing (3-4)
Further practice, on individual basis, in science writing techniques.
Prerequisite: JOUR 123 or 311. S. Friedman (ND)
JOUR 313. Special Topics in
Science Communication (1-4)
Research or writing involving a topic, medium or issue in science,
environmental or technical communication not covered in other
courses. Prerequisite: Eight hours in science or environmental
writing or consent of the instructor. S. Friedman (SS)
JOUR 314. Technical Communication
(3-4) summer
This online course covers basic tools needed to write about all
kinds of science and technical information for academic papers,
term papers, proposals, reports, theses and dissertations. Involves
practice with feedback on definitions, descriptions, causeandeffect
relationships, process writing, concept maps, graphics, classification,
comparison and more. Taken by seniors for 4 credits and graduate
students for 3 credits. K. Friedman (ND)
JOUR 323 (STS 323) (HMS 323).
Health and Environmental Controversies (4) spring
Exploration of health and environmental controversies from the
perspectives of scientific uncertainty and mass media coverage.
Examines genetic engineering, biotechnology, environmental health
risks and nanotechnology. Includes discussion of ethical and
social responsibilities and interactions with the public. S.
Friedman (SS)
JOUR 324 (SSP 324). Health
Communication and the Internet (4) spring
This interdisciplinary class examines the role of the Internet
in changing the way lay people, the mass media and medical organizations
think and behave regarding health and medical care. It explores
the nature of traditional and online health communication, and
highlights online health issues such as access, quality of information,
economics, privacy, and ethics. S. Friedman and J. Lasker (SS)
JOUR 325. Seminar in Journalism
and Communication Issues (3-4)
A seminar focusing on contemporary issues and problems facing
the mass media. Topics vary. Taken by seniors for 4 credits and
graduate students for 3 credits. Prerequisite: nine hours in
journalism or communication or consent of the instructor. (ND)
JOUR 330 Critical Studies
in Journalism (4)
This course prepares students to be critical news consumers by
giving them tools to understand how journalism works. Theoretical
perspectives by and about journalists help students analyze news
in historical, global, political, economic and social contexts.
Prerequisites: JOUR 23 and JOUR 24 or consent of the instructor.
Jirik (ND)
JOUR
361. Internship (4) every semester
Professionally supervised work on newspapers, magazines, Web
sites radio and television stations, or with public relations
organizations. Some internships involve science writing. May
be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisite: Senior
standing and declared major in journalism or science writing.
S. Friedman (ND)
JOUR 389. College Scholar
Project (1-8)
Opportunity for college scholars to pursue an extended project.
May be repeated for credit. Collegewide course designation. Transcript
will identify department in which project was completed. Prerequisite:
consent of the instructor. Staff (ND)
JOUR 390. Honors Thesis (1-4)
Directed undergraduate research thesis required of students who
apply for and qualify for graduation with departmental honors.
Staff (ND)
JOUR 391. Special Topics in
Journalism and Communication (1-4)
Directed research or writing involving a subject or issue in
journalism not covered in other courses. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisite: 12 hours in journalism or consent of the
instructor. Staff (ND)
Communication
Course Listings
COMM 30: Media and Society
(4)
This introduction to the roles of mass media in U.S. and global
society explores a media-saturated society. Students learn how
mass media operate in relationship to society, controversies
surrounding their activities, social consequences of media behavior,
and theories for examining mass media. Upperclassmen allowed
only by instructor’s permission. Littau (ND)
COMM 130. Public Speaking
(4) every semester
Applying the principles of public speaking to making informative
and persuasive presentations effectively. Emphasis on speech
composition and effective oral communication skills. Ross (HU)
COMM 143. Persuasion and Influence
(4)
The social, symbolic, and rhetorical means of persuasion and
how this persuasive influence is expressed in politics, advertising,
and the mass media. Students will gain experience in evaluating
and creating persuasive communication messages and campaigns.
Staff. (SS)
COMM 160. Public Speaking
(for IBE Students) (4) every semester
Applying the principles of public speaking to making informative
and persuasive presentations effectively. Emphasis on speech
composition and effective oral communication skills. This class
is limited to students in the Integrated Business and Engineering
Honors Program. Ross (HU)
COMM 220 Public Relations
(4) fall
Study of public relations principles and writing. Ethical, legal
and public opinion environments for public relations; development
of communication strategies for various audiences, including
the mass media. Preparing publicity; planning and conducting
news conferences; writing speeches, brochures, newsletters and
reports. Prerequisites: JOUR 23 and JOUR 24. Harper. (ND)
COMM 248 (GS 248) Global Communication
(4)
This class uses historical and cultural perspectives to study
how globalization shapes and is shaped by communication and media
structures and processes, with emphasis on journalism, the media
industries and popular culture. Topics include: global media
industries and media flow, entertainment, media hybridity, development
communication and alternative media. Jirik. (SS) |
