JOURNALISM: WRITING & REPORTING (CM1011)

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The introductory course provides students with basic training in writing and reporting in all forms of journalism, print and online. The course gives students with a grounding in the basic principles and practices of the journalism profession: accuracy, fairness, objectivity. Students will learn journalistic writing techniques as well as style and tone. They will analyze possible sources, define angles, and learn to write a hard news story. The course will provide workshop training for students involved in ASM courses focused on the Peacock Plume website.

Code: 
CM1011
Name: 
JOURNALISM: WRITING & REPORTING
Discipline: 
CM (Communications)
Type: 
CCR
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
EN1000 OR EN1010 OR EN2020CCE
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Be able to identify news, source stories, gather information and write to a deadline.
  2. Be able to make judgements about the quality, integrity and importance of source material.
  3. Be able to sift, prioritize and present complex information in a clear, accurate and engaging fashion.
  4. Learn about the history and professional role of reporting from a culturally comparative perspective.
  5. Think independently, be your own best editor and help others evaluate their writing.
  6. Students will be able to engage in the writing practices and culture of their chosen major, adding to the skills acquired in the Research, Interpretation, and Writing classes to develop a personal, authentic disciplinary voice (CCR)

Offering(s)

Term Code Name
Fall 2024 CM1011 JOURNALISM: WRITING & REPORTING

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