JOU 110 - Introduction to Journalism (3 cr.)

The finest journalists are professors to the people. They educate citizens so as to facilitate reasoned, fact-based dialogue on subjects as diverse as politics, poverty, war, civil rights, science and the arts. Here we will look into journalism’s role in the culture, some of the failings of the profession, and the new challenges posed by the proliferation of fake news and attacks against the legitimate press. Work in and out of class will focus on basic writing skills as well as interviewing, research, fact checking and thoughtful analysis. Rough drafts and individual meetings with the professor required.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall