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JOUR131

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News Writing

JournalismLiberal Arts

Subject

Academic Department

Media Communication Arts

School

Liberal Arts

Course Description

Introduces news writing in its various forms such as news stories, thought-provoking opinions, and stimulating reviews. Examines the gathering, processing and writing of news and information on current matters using professional standards in both print and online news production. Analysis of current and historical case studies that illustrate demographic, social, and ethical aspects of journalism. Creative problem-solving strategies are encouraged throughout the course and culminate with the writing of a feature story in both print and online formats.

Course Pre-requisite(s)

Eligible to take ENG courses at HFC.

3

Course Fee

10

Miscellaneous Department Fee

0

Academic Level

Undergraduate

General Education Category

Humanities and Fine Arts

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Category

Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts - Applied Degrees, Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts - Transfer Degrees

Eligible for Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL)

No