300 - Introduction to Print Journalism Study and practice of newsgathering fundamentals and principles in reporting for newspapers and their websites. A focus on information gathering, clear, complete, accurate and fair story writing to deadlines, the essentials of headline writing, page layout and editing according to Canadian Press style guidelines followed in newspapers across the country. *** Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism. ***
301 - Introduction to Broadcast Journalism Study and practice of newsgathering, writing and reporting for radio and television. A focus on the development of broadcast specific skills to understand and relay the daily events and issues of public importance as presented in a broadcast news format. *** Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism. ***
302 - Rights and Responsibilities of the Journalist A critical look at the social role and ethical responsibilities of the media. An introduction to journalistic responsibilities and legal parameters, including court reporting, image use, libel and slander, protecting sources, etc. A focus on understanding journalist rights, including freedom of expression, access to information, and the justice system. *** Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism. ***
303 - Research Techniques for Journalists An introduction to well-researched and well-told reporting, including building a research file, research sources and tools, libraries and archives, fact checking, placing facts within narrative structure, engaging and informing the reader, using research to enhance descriptive power, and analyzing and translating complex information for a mass audience. *** Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism. ***
304 - Foundations of Interviewing for Journalists Foundations of Interviewing for Journalists An introduction to the fundamentals of conducting successful interviews. A focus on interview techniques and style, accurate note-taking, the process of re-telling people?s stories, placing interviews within narrative structure, handling ethical dilemmas, active listening, understanding memory and human psychology, and the analysis of live and taped interviews will be examined. *** Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism. ***
305 - Intermediate Print Journalism Continuing study and practice of newsgathering and writing for daily news, with in-depth reporting on current issues. A focus on beat coverage, editing and production, feature preparation, backgrounders, analysis pieces, and style guidelines. A critical study of Canadian newspapers through analysis, examination and debate of examples of excellent journalism. *** Prerequisite: JRN 300 ***
306 - Intermediate Broadcast Journalism Continuing study and practice of newsgathering, writing and reporting for radio and television. A focus on longer form reporting for broadcast, with specific attention on the skills to fit in-depth analysis and commentary of public issues into a variety of broadcast formats ranging from talk tapes to mini documentaries. *** Prerequisite: JRN 301 ***
307 - Investigative Journalism The history and social role of investigative journalism. Students will explore investigative tools and techniques, including accessing public information, approaching and interviewing hostile sources, computer assisted reporting, online resources, ethical pitfalls, journalistic numeracy, avoiding legal problems, ensuring accuracy, fact-checking and security. *** Prerequisite: JRN 303 and JRN 304 ***
308 - Contemporary Issues in Journalism This course examines selected topics of importance to journalists, and aims to promote critical responses to journalistic issues, interpreting and disseminating information about an increasingly complex world, technological advances in reporting, and developing journalistic fluency in a mediated culture. *** Prerequisite: JRN 302 ***
310 - History of the Media and Journalism An introduction to the history of the media and journalism, providing a broad examination of trends and developments, including the major milestones in media development. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head. ***
311 - Media, Power and Communication Rights A critical analysis of the politics and structure of media power. Discussion from the perspective of citizen's access to media and communication as a right, including an exploration of models for media reform. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head. ***
312 - Photo Journalism A detailed examination of the photo journalist's role in the news gathering process. A focus on communicating through imagery and the power of visual story telling, with emphasis on practical techniques and problem solving. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head. ***
314 - Feature Journalism Intensive seminar/workshop based course focused on story development and story craft for longer print or broadcast pieces, including research, narrative structure, character development, imagery, and the substantive editing process with applications for newspapers, television, radio, and magazines. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head. ***
317 - Agricultural Journalism An intensive study of the specialized field of agricultural news gathering, reporting, and writing. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head. ***
318 - Print Editing Study and practice of copy-editing skills, emphasizing on-line editing, headline writing and pagination, on deadline. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head. ***
400 - Internship Internship is a term served in the field in a work/study capacity. Students select prospective internships and are interviewed for media placements; however, final decisions on placements are at the discretion of the School. Students must accept placements as assigned. Internships are offered in the Winter, Summer or Fall semesters. *** Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of JRN 300, JRN 301, JRN 302, JRN 303, and JRN 304. ***
401 - Advanced Print Journalism This fourth-semester course focuses on specialized reporting of news and current affairs, and writing of opinion pieces and editorials. Students are expected to bring an analytical approach to the course following the internship experience, monitor major print media coverage of particular issues, and research and investigate publishable stories independently. *** Prerequisite: JRN 300 and JRN 305 ***
402 - Advanced Broadcast Journalism Advanced study and practice of current affairs, news gathering, writing, and reporting for the broadcast media. Students are expected to bring an analytical approach to the course following the internship experience, monitor major broadcast media coverage of particular issues, and research and investigate stories independently. *** Prerequisite: JRN 301 and JRN 306 ***
411 - Documentary Theory and Production Introduction to the theory, practice and production of broadcast documentaries. An examination of historical and contemporary perspectives, focusing on practical elements of documentary making, including researching, writing, visual and aural literacy, and technical applications. Working in small groups, students are responsible for the production of a substantial documentary. *** Prerequisite: JRN 301 and JRN 306, or permission of the Department Head ***
413 - Magazine Writing and Literary Journalism An intensive writing seminar/workshop with a focus on developing the creative voice and how to apply literary conventions to journalistic writing. A detailed examination of the roots of New Journalism, creative non-fiction, literary journalism, self-directed journalism and the freelance environment. *** Prerequisite: JRN 300 and JRN 305 ***
414 - Directed Investigative Reporting Project Directed Investigative Reporting Project Original, in-depth research into matters of major public interest and importance, organizing the material, writing and editing the script with a view toward publication and/or broadcast. The student will work directly with a faculty supervisor. *** Prerequisite: Completion of the School's internship program and permission of the Department Head. ***
415 - International Media The study of the role of media in the processes of globalization and development, with a focus on learning journalistic skills and practices accepted in and by the media of different countries, and reportage of world events and issues in media outside North America. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head. ***
416 - Political Reporting The study and practice of political (press gallery) reporting for print and/or broadcast with a focus on issues and public debates arising out of the Saskatchewan Legislature. *** Prerequisite: JRN 300, JRN 301, JRN 305, and JRN 306 ***
418 - Journalism Seminar Weekly seminars on significant contemporary issues in journalism, led by faculty members and guests, focusing on their particular areas of specialization and research. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head. ***
419 - Alternative and Community Journalism An examination of the emergence of the citizen journalist within the context of global media, with a focus on the connection to social movements and social change. Emphasis on alternative and community media in theory and practice, with hands-on learning experiences provided. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department Head. ***
480 - Selected Topics Courses designed as required for groups of students.
480AA - Media Theory Critical approaches to media and journalism studies - A critical survey of theoretical approaches to understanding mass media, popular culture and journalism. The course surveys a range of contributions. These include 'theories-in-use' in the profession, established disciplinary traditions within the humanities and social sciences, and the emerging field of journalism studies. ***Prerequisite:Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of department head.***
480AB - Selected Topics - Indigenous People and the Press This course investigates the fairness, accuracy and inclusion of Indigenous representations in the media. Topics range from under-representation, under-reporting of Indigenous issues, media cultrual imperialism, framing from the 'romantic Indian', 'the Hollywood Indian', to the 'criminal Indian', and difficult reporting challenges and alternatives. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of deparyment head***
496 - Directed Studies Directed study on a research topic and/or journalistic project of special interest to the student. *** Prerequisite: 60 credit hours and permission of Department Head ***
