JOUR 110 - Intro to Journalistic Writing
Credits:
3.00
An overview of writing for the mass media. Introduces students to newspaper, broadcast journalism, and public relations writing. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Co-requisites:
JOUR 110L,
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JOUR 110L - Journalistic Writing Lab
Credits:
.00
see JOUR 110.
Lab:
.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Co-requisites:
JOUR 110
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JOUR 210 - News Reporting And Writing
Credits:
3.00
Reporting techniques and experiences in identifying news and information sources, contacting sources, interviewing, and obtaining information. A variety of writing styles will be emphasized. Some emphasis on journalism ethics and law.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Pre-requisites:
JOUR 110 Minimum Grade: D
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JOUR 220 - Pract Newspaper Reporting
Credits:
1.00
Under the direction of the newspaper adviser and editors, students seek news, write opinion and take photographs for the campus newspaper, The Bulletin, or possibly for other publications. Fall and Spring.
Lecture:
1.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Pre-requisites:
JOUR 110 Minimum Grade: D
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JOUR 230 - Newspaper Editing & Production
Credits:
1.00
Under the direction of the newspaper adviser and editors, students help produce the campus newspaper, The Bulletin. Fall and Spring.
Lecture:
1.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Pre-requisites:
JOUR 110 Minimum Grade: D
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JOUR 270 - Principles of Photojournalism
Credits:
3.00
Fundamental concepts and methods of photojournalism with an emphasis on the use of the camera as a reporter. Two-hour lecture per week. Lab Fee. Fall and Spring.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Pre-requisites:
JOUR 110 Minimum Grade: D
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JOUR 280 - News Editing and Layout
Credits:
3.00
Designing the newspaper page for print and online platforms, writing headlines, and editing copy. Attention also to news values and principles. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
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JOUR 310 - Public Affairs Reporting
Credits:
3.00
Reporting municipal, county, state, and federal affairs. Open meeting, shield and disclosure laws, law enforcement and the judicial process. Fall and Spring.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Pre-requisites:
JOUR 210 Minimum Grade: D
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JOUR 341 - News Seminar
Credits:
3.00
Examines the organizational, cultural, technological, and ideological nature of news. Attention is given to theories of the press, the construction of news, news as a form of knowledge, and the broader social implications of news organizations and practices. Fall and Spring.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Sophomore
Freshman
Pre-requisites:
JOUR 210 Minimum Grade: D
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JOUR 353 - History of Journalism
Credits:
3.00
The historical development of the press and journalistic practices in America. The focus is the development of journalistic values such as objectivity, accuracy, balance and legal and ethical issues such as free speech and access. Spring.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
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JOUR 410 - Special Topics
Credits:
3.00
Topics vary, and may include community journalism, and reporting on courts, religion, science and medicine, sports, business, education, environment, entertainment, and the arts. On sufficient demand.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Pre-requisites:
JOUR 210 Minimum Grade: D
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JOUR 420 - Literary Journalism
Credits:
3.00
The course focuses on writing longer forms of journalism. Content includes a look at the traditions of literary journalism in America, memoir-style nonfiction and using fiction techniques in nonfiction stories. Writing topics are individualized. Fall.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Pre-requisites:
JOUR 210 Minimum Grade: D
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JOUR 482 - Seminar: Media Criticism
Credits:
3.00
A study of all forms of media and development of critical writing skills. Students will look at, and discuss, the way the media work and, more importantly, don¿t work. Emphasis is placed on discussion. On sufficient demand.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
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JOUR 485 - Seminar: Journalism Ethics
Credits:
3.00
Journalistic ethical issues ranging from fairness, balance and conflicts of interest to sensationalism will be discussed in depth. Course content includes an overview of ethical models. Fall.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Pre-requisites:
COMM 101 Minimum Grade: D
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JOUR 490 - Directed Study-Special Project
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
In a typical journalistic organization, a person might be a reporter one day and asked to assume a leadership or supervisory role the next. Course will explore what it takes to be an effective leader in a journalistic organization and investigate the structure of newsgathering and distribution.
Other:
1.00 to 3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
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JOUR 491 - Directed Study-Special Project
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
Tutorial study and special projects. Limit 6 credits. Fall and Spring.
Other:
1.00 to 3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
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JOUR 494 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
Tutorial study and special projects. Limit six credits. Fall and Spring.
Other:
1.00 to 3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
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JOUR 497 - Internships
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
Professional work experience in journalism. Possibilities include metropolitan dailies, suburban dailies, weeklies, and magazines. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Lecture:
1.00 to 6.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
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JOUR 499 - Comprehensive Exam
Credits:
1.00
This course must be taken in conjunction with Senior Seminar COMM 499. Spring.
Other:
1.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Communication Arts
Co-requisites:
COMM 499
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JPNE 100 - Japanese for Travelers
Credits:
3.00
Acquisition of useful vocabulary, phrases, sentence patterns for getting around in Japan. The students will acquire cultural understanding for better communication with Japanese speakers. Summer.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
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JPNE 101 - Elementary Japanese I
Credits:
4.00
Grammar, composition, conversation, and discussion of cultural topics. Mastery of hiragana, katakana, and approximately 50 kanji (Chinese characters). Fall.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Co-requisites:
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JPNE 102 - Elementary Japanese II
Credits:
4.00
A continuation of JPNE 101. 150 kanji in addition to those introduced in JPNE 101. Spring.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
JPNE 101 Minimum Grade: D
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JPNE 190 - Directed Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Topic to be decided by faculty.
Other:
1.00 to 4.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
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JPNE 201 - Intermediate Japanese I
Credits:
4.00
Intensive oral work to develop fluency in the language; written composition and reading at the intermediate level. 200 kanji in addition to those introduced in JPNE 102. Fall.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
JPNE 102 Minimum Grade: D
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JPNE 202 - Intermediate Japanese II
Credits:
4.00
A continuation of JPNE 201. 200 kanji in addition to those introduced in JPNE 201. Spring.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
JPNE 201 Minimum Grade: D
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JPNE 290 - Japanese Tutoring
Credits:
1.00
This course is designed to train Japanese language tutors to assist Japanese language learners. The course focus is on practical experience. Tutors will meet regularly with their pupils. May be repeated for up to four credits.
Other:
1.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
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JPNE 291 - Directed Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Topic to be decided by faculty.
Other:
1.00 to 4.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
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JPNE 301 - Advanced Japanese I
Credits:
3.00
Intensive oral work to develop fluency in the language; written composition and reading at the advanced level. 200 kanji in addition to those introduced in JPNE 202. Fall.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
JPNE 202 Minimum Grade: D
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JPNE 302 - Advanced Japanese II
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of JPNE 301. 200 kanji in addition to those introduced in JPNE 301. Spring.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
JPNE 301 Minimum Grade: D
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JPNE 305 - Adv Japanese III
Credits:
3.00
Designed to meet the needs of advanced students and to improve further skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
JPNE 301 Minimum Grade: D
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JPNE 350 - Japanese Culture I
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental Japanese culture. Some of the areas covered by this course will be human relations at work and in school, etiquette, customs, traditions and social issues. (This course will be taught in English). On sufficient demand.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
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JPNE 351 - Japanese Culture II
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on Japanese values, attitudes and behaviors. The students will learn strategies for communication with Japanese people. (This course will be taught in English). On sufficient demand.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
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JPNE 390 - Directed Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Topic to be decided by faculty.
Other:
1.00 to 4.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
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JPNE 491 - Directed Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Selected readings by arrangement. May be repeated.
Other:
1.00 to 4.00
College:
College of Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Pre-requisites:
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