Honors - Journalistic Blogging

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Overview

Subject area

JRN

Catalog Number

3450H

Course Title

Honors - Journalistic Blogging

Department(s)

Description

This course introduces students to the world of journalistic blogging and social media in all its diversity, from exploring complex policy, social and economic issues to offering commentary on local art exhibits, music clubs, and local food stands. Students will learn techniques for making their online writing engaging, how to make a point quickly, and how to develop ideas and find an original voice while hewing to journalism's commitment to accuracy and clarity. The specific focus of the journalistic coverage- for example, culture, politics, sports- will vary from semester to semester.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule