Special Topics in Journalism

Overview

Subject area

JOURN

Catalog Number

265

Course Title

Special Topics in Journalism

Department(s)

Description

Introduction to a specialized area of journalistic reporting and writing. The course can cover sports reporting, business reporting, arts reporting, opinion and column writing, or other specialized journalistic “beats” of interest to students. The course can be used as an elective for the journalism minor, and it can be repeated for credit provided the topic is different.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

Yes

Total Completions Allowed

99

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Topic ID

1

Formal Description

Sports Reporting

Course Topic ID

2

Formal Description

Arts Journalism

Course Topic ID

3

Formal Description

Arts Reporting

Course Topic ID

4

Formal Description

Fake News

Course Topic ID

5

Formal Description

Business Journalism

Requisites

008285

Course Schedule