JOUR 260 - News Writing

Institution:

Washington Adventist University

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Description:

Prerequisite: ENGL 102; JOUR 125 strongly recommended. This course teaches fundamental techniques of news writing, reporting and interviewing. By covering the layers of civic life in the local community, students learn the reporting, analytical and interpersonal skills essential in upper-division communication classes and jobs in the mass media. Students focus on writing basic news stories with a heavy emphasis placed on meeting deadlines. Students will also create a portfolio of news clips to build on in upper-division classes.(Fall Semester)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wau.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 891-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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