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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Students conduct a descriptive research project choosing a topic, developing a problem statement, reviewing the related literature, designing a survey, conducting interviews, and reporting the results. Emphasis on analyzing, evaluation, and applying quantitative and qualitative research. This Senior Project engages the student in active dialogue with peers, professors, and others in the community and on the Internet on critical contemporary issues which puts your liberal arts education to the test; fosters integration and connectedness of knowledge rather than discrete bits of specialized knowledge; requires you to investigate the variety of perspectives, interests, and value systems operative in specific issues; and engages you in research using the resources of the college library and other libraries in the area. Does not fulfill divisional requirements for Latin Honors but may fulfill research requirement for summa cum laude. Prerequisite: senior status.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Provides opportunities to explore current topics, trends, and issues related to curriculum, methodology, and evaluation. It is primarily intended to meet in-service and re-certification needs of practicing educators. Does not fulfill any requirements for Latin Honors. Prerequisite: consent. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to Japanese language and culture for business and travel. Students learn basic spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis is placed on the language and culture needed to feel comfortable in Japan. Offered on demand.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the techniques, traditions, and legal aspects of non-fiction video production. Emphasis is on completion of two short projects (a news feature and a short documentary) and mastery of basic technical principles of videography, location lighting, and nonlinear editing. Offered each spring.
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3.00 Credits
A fundamental approach to the principles of reporting, writing and editing for newspapers, including ethical and legal concerns. Each student writes several news stories and learns the elements of style. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in ENG 105 or consent. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
A practical workshop providing opportunities for students to contribute to The Marlin Chronicle (the VWC student newspaper-printed and online) as writers, designers, and photographers. Students are encouraged to discover and develop a specialty. Prerequisite: JOUR 201 or consent. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of design and editing concepts in contemporary journalism, with attention to communicating clearly through visuals and words. Through numerous exercises and class discussions, students learn about content, typographical details, headline writing, and photojournalism. Course fee. Prerequisite: JOUR 201. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to evaluative writing in the arts, with emphasis on fiction and film. Students study and review a number of exemplary works as well as some of their own selection. Prerequisite: JOUR 201 or consent. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
See COMM 328.
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3.00 Credits
Offers students an introduction to historical research methods. Provides journalists with basic historical research skills. Students learn how to conduct primary research in archives and libraries, evaluate secondary sources, engage changing historical interpretations, interview historical subjects, and write authoritative historical articles aimed at popular and scholarly audiences. Prerequisites: JOUR 201 and junior/senior status. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
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