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Photography is derived from the Greek words for light and writing.Just as a journalist masters the art of words, a photographer masters the art of writing with light.A photographer tells a story with a single image, or multiple images, which impact the readers with a wide variety of human emotions.This course is about reporting with a camera, the visual aspect of journalism.Some technical aspects will be covered, but the majority will be hands-on assignments that are typical of news-papers, magazines, and web sites.There is substantial reading on photojournalism, plus a variety of writing assignments.By semester's end, you will emerge with a portfolio of photojournalism assignments that you can use to help market yourself.EN/W 220 News Writing or photography experience recommended.Three credits.
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Students gain experience in reporting on campus and local government events, state and federal government activities, public opinion polls, and political campaigns.Guest speakers from politics and journalism help students deepen their understanding of the role of the press as a government watchdog.(Prerequisite: EN/W 220, comparable politics coursework, or permission of instructor) Three credits.
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From land use disputes to problems with air, land, and water pollution, environmental concerns touch the lives of everyone.This course gives students experience in reporting and writing about the environment and related science and health concerns.Students meet with environmental reporters for newspapers and magazines, visit environmental sites, and write about environmental issues at the local, state, national, and possibly international level.Students also report on case studies of past environmental issues to examine the challenges of covering this field.Students interested in this course are encouraged to complete some coursework in journalism, environmental science, environmental studies, or an environmental course in applied ethics prior to enrolling.(Prerequisite: EN 12 or equivalent) Three credits.
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This course sharpens student news-gathering, writing, and editing skills and prepares them for the demands of journalism jobs in the 21st century.Students write longer story packages in conventional print formats and in HTML language for World Wide Web distribution.Students cover on-campus and off-campus events and discuss libel and ethical concerns that can affect their writing and careers.(Prerequisite: EN/W 220 or permission of instructor) Three credits.
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This course focuses on the use of story-telling techniques in writing creative nonfiction.Students learn how to make factual articles come alive by incorporating techniques such as narrative, dialogue, scene-setting, pacing, conflict, and resolution.The course emphasizes interviewing and advanced research techniques used in writing these creative nonfiction articles for newspapers.There will be in-depth analysis of form and substance of the lieterary journalism genre with readings of works by such authors as Tom Wolfe and Hunter S.Thompson.While there are no formal pre-requisites beyond EN 11-12, students are encouraged to have completed EN/W 220 News Writing, EN/W 320 Writing the Feature Story, or have taken several literature courses.Three credits.
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This course investigates the demands of business writing, including designing documents that visually display information and invite readers to read either quickly or thoroughly.The course stresses theoretical issues as well as practical skills.Students practice writing skills on a variety of projects including memos, proposals, reports, collaborative writing, and writing as part of the job-hunting process.Learning goals include understanding the purposes of writing in business and industry, writing with a clear sense of audience, becoming familiar with document design and electronic communication, ethical and cross-cultural issues, and reviewing scholarly writing and research in this academic field.(Prerequisite: EN 12 or equivalent) Three credits.
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This course investigates the theory and practice of writing in technical fields, introducing students to types of oral, written, and hypertext communication that technical writers use in workplace settings.In-class writing activities, workshops, and lengthier projects familiarize students with the styles, organizations, and formats of various documents, and prepare students for the special demands of technical writing.The course also introduces students to research and scholarly writing in the academic field.This course is suitable for advanced undergraduate students preparing for writing-intensive careers or graduate school, as well as technical writing professionals and practitioners who wish to plan, research, and write more effectively.(Prerequisite: EN 12 or equivalent) Three credits.
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This course investigates a variety of issues relevant to contemporary professional writing.In addition to surveying theoretical positions in the discipline, the course emphasizes preparing effective written products for academic and professional settings.In-class writing activities, workshops, and lengthier projects prepare students to think critically in this dynamic and ever-changing profession while familiarizing them with the writing styles, organizations, and formats of various documents.Topics include international technical writing; gender, writing, and technology; and technical and professional editing.This course is suitable for advanced undergraduate students preparing for writing-intensive careers or graduate school, as well as professional writing practitioners who wish to plan, research, and write more effectively and efficiently.Students may take this course twice under different subtitles.(Prerequisite: EN 12 or the equivalent) Three credits.
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This course sharpens student skills in argument and encourages a clear, forceful prose style.Students practice writing skills in a variety of projects including resumes and cover letters, editorials, formal proposals, and public service announcements designed for video podcasts.Students will learn how to analyze an audience and use key features of persuasion such as concessions, disclaimers, rebuttals, and effective leads.The course examines the ethical responsibilities of a persuasive writer in business and civic life.(Prerequisite: EN 12 or equivalent) Three credits.
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This course prepares students to write effective proposals and reports.Students learn to define and write problem statements, objectives, plans of action, assessment documents, budget presentations, and project summa-ries.In addition, they sharpen their teamwork, editing, writing, audience awareness, and design skills as they engage in collaborative projects with non-profit organizations in the community.Relevant historical and ethical considerations are discussed.A service-learning component is included in this course.(Prerequisite: EN 12 or equivalent) Three credits.
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