EN 311 - Professional News and Feature Writing

Institution:

Juniata College

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Description:

(Either Semester; Odd Years; 3.00 Credits; CW,H) An advanced writing course that introduces students to the genres and techniques of writing basic newspaper stories as well as news and magazine feature stories. The writing process involves interviewing, note taking and other forms of data gathering on campus and local news events, creating multiple story drafts and participating in peer-editing workshops: work culminates in a portfolio of stories written throughout the semester. Students need not plan to become professional media writers to benefit from the course. Prerequisite: EN 110.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.juniata.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 641-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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