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  • JOUR 395: Selected Topics in JOUR II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Courses on subjects currently at issue or of interest to faculty/students and the media. Examples may be trends, experimental topics, integrated fields, new technologies or important areas not covered by previously listed courses, such as multiculturalism, informational graphics or audio-visual techniques. Topics are selected by the department with regard to student/faculty input and current perceived needs. Course Objectives (1) Compare and contrast media platforms and methods between the United States and foreign models. (2) Observe on-site application and journalistic theory through visits to media organizations and outlets. (3) Examine a foreign culture. (4) Research the history and theories of foreign journalistic operations. (5) Write about the above concepts.
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  • JOUR 406: Public Affairs Reporting

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Review of functions and structures of government and other public agencies with attention to special problems of obtaining and reporting information in news articles. Prerequisites: JOUR 260. Dual listed as JOUR 506. Course Objectives (1) Develop a keen understanding of public record and open meeting laws as they pertain to local, state and federal governments, as well as learning how to write public records requests; (2) Explain the structures of local, state and federal governments; (3) Recognize and be able to examine the paper trails in local, state and federal governments; (4) Recognize relevant interviewing skills and use them by interviewing local, state and federal officials; (5) Handle computer-assisted reporting in public records searches; (6) Develop skills in reporting on public affairs; (7) Organize and outline complicated public affairs stories; (8) Develop skills in outlining and structural writing in complicated public affairs stories;
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  • JOUR 408: Magazine Article Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Research and development of briefs and longer nonfiction articles with emphasis on free-lance writing, queries and techniques of magazine titles, fillers, writing and critiquing. Efforts made to sell articles for publication. Prerequisites: JOUR 150, JOUR 257. Course Objectives (1) More fully recognize the role of the magazine in the overall journalism landscape, (2) Further develop and expand upon reporting skills that include interview techniques, descriptive writing and development of multiple sources, (3) Produce magazine-style stories, which means development of lengthy, multi-source think pieces suitable for general or special-interest magazines, plus brief stories that might appear in a niche magazine, (4) Recognize how to write a query letter and to develop story ideas for possible submission to magazines.
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  • JOUR 409: Specialized Reporting

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Students will obtain experience in a number of specialized or traditional beat reporting areas by completing reporting assignments under deadline conditions. Range of topics to include business, education, science, sports, etc. Course Objectives (1) Demonstrate understanding of the purpose, methods and particular requirements, goals and objectives of the specialized field of reporting; (2) Demonstrate skills in basic reporting and writing elements that include interviewing, source research and citation, story organization, use of quotes and transitions; (3) Demonstrate an ability to write up-to-date, well-researched and reported print stories under deadline pressure that the instructor deems ready and appropriate for publication; (4) Demonstrate an ability to complete an in-depth, research-based, multiple-sourced investigative or enterprise magazine-length story, possibly to be submitted for publication.
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  • JOUR 410: Investigative Reporting

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Practical reporting experience with heavy emphasis on investigative techniques and computer-assisted reporting; development of sources and information; development of advanced research and interview skills; determination of subjects, organization and writing of stories and series for newspaper publication. Dual listed with JOUR 510.Prerequisites: JOUR 151, JOUR 260 and JOUR 418. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Build upon reporting skills. (2) Demonstrate creative thinking skills. (3) Be able to apply writing and reporting skills. (4) Produce real-world journalistic work. (5) Produce a final long-form journalism project of an investigative or entrepreneurial nature.
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  • JOUR 412: Media Ethics & Responsibilities

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Examines the ethical issues presented in the modern media, including their historical context and practical ramifications. The course compares and contrasts ethical standards and systems with professional processes and practices and legal principles. Students will write a position paper in which they defend an ethical choice they make and a longer term paper. Prerequisites: 75+ credits. Course Objectives (1) Examine basic ethical challenges in all platforms of journalism. (2) Identify and explain classical and journalistic models for ethical systems and codes. (3) Apply classical and journalistic models to real-life journalistic ethical dilemmas. (4) Explain the difference between legal and ethical issues of journalism. (5) Defend ethical decisions through the applications of ethical models and systems and through industry ethical standards. (6) Practice journalistic ethics in their journalism careers.
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  • JOUR 413: Internship II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An on-the-job internship of about 200 hours of paid or unpaid work at a newspaper or other publication, a radio or TV station, photography studio or production company, public relations or advertising agency position. Departmental handout (available from the secretary or chair), advisers and bulletin board postings should be consulted for positions and procedures on locating and registering for an internship. Prerequisites: Completion of sophomore-level core courses, basic courses relating to the specific field of the internship and permission of appropriate faculty supervisor and department chair. (Note: course numbers for internships determined by number of internships completed, not class standing.) Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Compare and contrast the various professional opportunities available in a real-world setting. (2) Evaluate their personal and professional growth. (3) Use skills in a professional setting. (4) Apply for, interview and obtain internship position at a professional media outlet. (5) Document responsibilities through time logs, written assignments, and communication with the supervisor.
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  • JOUR 416: Special Events Planning

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Students learn the fundamentals of special event planning from a strategic and tactical viewpoint and the role integrated communication plays in the success of any special event. Emphasis will be placed on researching, developing and successfully planning all aspects of a full special event program for a local client. Prerequisite: JOUR 321. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Identify special event planning as a fundraising and communications business model in today's non-profit organizations. (2) Distinguish between the key types of promotion and communication vehicles used in special event planning in relationship to the goals and mission of the organization. (3) Demonstrate efficiency in research and evaluation models used to identify and measure the success of special event strategic planning. (4) Interpret the complexities of all aspects of special event planning as approaches to cultivating relationships and building strong bonds with the organization, key business and civic leaders, and the media. (5) Analyze the needs of a client and make recommendations through the development of a structured, comprehensive strategic special events plan.
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  • JOUR 418: Communication Law & Regulation

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Study of contemporary and classic cases related to state and federal law of freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Problems caused by efforts by government to control mass media and freedom of government/public information are also addressed. Students will write a term paper. Prerequisites: JOUR 101, 150 and 75+ credits. Dual listed with JOUR 518.
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