| Section |
Day |
Time |
Instructor |
Exam Date |
| JRN 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 ***
|
| 001 |
W |
0830 - 1115 |
Patricia Bell |
|
| 002 |
W |
1330 - 1615 |
Mark Taylor |
|
| JRN 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 ***
|
| 001 |
T |
0830 - 1115 |
Gennadiy Chernov |
|
| 002 |
T |
1330 - 1615 |
Robin Lawless |
|
| JRN 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 ***
|
| 001 |
R |
1800 - 2045 |
Joseph Couture |
|
| JRN 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 ***
|
| 001 |
R |
1330 - 1615 |
Dimitrios Diamantopoulos |
|
| JRN 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. *** |
| 001 |
M |
0830 - 1115 |
Dimitrios Diamantopoulos |
|
| JRN 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. ***
|
| 001 |
F |
0830 - 1115 |
Robin Lawless |
|
| JRN 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. ***
|
| 001 |
|
- |
Mark Taylor |
|
| JRN 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 ***
|
| 001 |
T |
0830 - 1115 |
Patricia Bell |
|
| 002 |
T |
1330 - 1615 |
Mark Taylor |
|
| JRN 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 ***
|
| 001 |
W |
0830 - 1115 |
Gennadiy Chernov |
|
| 002 |
W |
1330 - 1615 |
Robin Lawless |
|
| JRN 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 ***
|
| 001 |
R |
0830 - 1115 |
Trevor Grant |
|
| 002 |
R |
1330 - 1615 |
Robin Lawless |
|
| JRN 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 ***
|
| 001 |
R |
1800 - 2045 |
Marie Mendenhall |
|
| JRN 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. ***
|
| 001 |
M |
1330 - 1615 |
Gennadiy Chernov |
|
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