J 003A - News Reporting & Writing

Institution:

College of the Desert

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Description:

This course provides a solid foundation in practical journalism skills. Through in-class discussion, writing assignments, field trips to local newsrooms and completing several published news stories, students learn news judgment, fairness, the language and style of journalism, how to construct news leads, how to organize and structure news stories, the process of information gathering, interviewing and a basic overview of the laws and ethics of journalism. These basics are relevant for print, broadcast and online journalists. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ENG-001A CAN: JOUR 2 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.collegeofthedesert.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 346-8041

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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