The Practice of Journalism
The Practice of Journalism
JOURN X 440.2
Translate theory into practice by learning hands-on approaches to journalistic practice.
Typically Available
Fall
Spring
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Explore how journalists cultivate sources, conduct tough interviews, organize an investigative story, and other skills crucial to on-the-ground journalists
Develop a toolbox of writing techniques and begin to shape your voice as a writer and media creator
Contribute to in-depth assignments and discussions, including a final project feature story
Learn firsthand what it means to work in media
Consider the unique impact of artificial intelligence on the profession
About This Course
Students learn to cultivate sources, conduct tough interviews, how to organize an investigative story, navigate artificial intelligence, and other skills common to on-the-ground journalists. Assignments and discussions require deeper analysis with students working toward a final project feature story applying course material. Students also build a toolbox of writing techniques and begin to shape their voices as writers and media creators.
This course applies toward the following programs
Journalism
certificate
certificate
Develop the investigating, reporting, and audio-visual storytelling skills needed for a multifaceted career in modern journalism and related professions in communication.
Develop the investigating, reporting, and audio-visual storytelling skills needed for a multifaceted career in modern journalism and related professions in communication.