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Print and Online Journalism

JO 301 Production and Design: Principle and laboratory practice in newspaper and magazine production and design. Analysis of principles of layout and particular attention to typography, graphics and headlines.

JO 307 Newswriting and Reporting I: Required entry-level writing course for all journalism students. Examines the fundamentals of newswriting and news gathering. Stresses the elements of style, construction and syntax in writing clear and concise copy.

JO 308 Newswriting and Reporting II: Advanced newswriting. Confronts major reportorial challenges; demands polishing of writing and construction; considers ethical problems.

JO 309 Feature Writing: Reporting and writing light and serious features primarily for newspapers, although the techniques are applicable to many media, including magazines and online 'zines,' among others. Emphasis on generating marketable ideas and executing them professionally.

JO 340 Publication Workshop: A workshop open to all undergraduate students in which students produce a newsletter or tabloid. All aspects of publication are covered, including writing, editing, layout, graphics and photography.

JO 357 History and Principles of Journalism: Surveys the evolution of the American press and broadcast journalism and their influence in our democracy. Includes freedom of the press, ethics, professional goals, technical developments, social responsibilities, and literature.

JO 403 Magazine Writing and Editing: Students learn to research, write and edit lengthy articles of national magazine quality.

JO 408 Magazine Workshop: Students conceptualize, write, edit, design and publish two magazines using desktop technology. Students should be familiar with Macintosh, Microsoft Word, or a comparable program. Although PageMaker instruction is included in the class, PageMaker tutorial disks are also available in the Mac labs and students are encouraged to use them. PageMaker tutorials from University Information Systems are recommended. (Fall Semester only.)

JO 411/412 Journalism Internship: Valuable on-the-job practice in journalism skills. Provides the student with portfolio of professional work. One hundred forty-four hours' work at internship per semester or summer. Assistance in placement,; instructor must approve project. Comprehensive paper, employer evaluation, and portfolio required at end of semester.

JO 415 Advanced Reporting and Research Methods: A thorough grounding in more advanced reporting and writing methods, including records searches, use of on-line-data-banks and other investigative techniques.

JO 437 Special Studies: 2001/2002 topic: Journalism Research, offered either semester, covers on-line investigative reporting and research.

JO 490 Directed Studies: Students work with faculty on individual research, professional training, or special studies.

JO 500 Media Criticism: Taught by WBZ-AM Radio's David Brudnoy, the host of one of Boston's most popular talk shows, this challenging course covers current issues involving journalists and stresses critical thinking and informed analysis.

JO 501 Special Studies: Every year, several courses have been created under this category to examine current journalism issues in seminar format. Course titles include arts criticism, community journalism, electronic copyediting, TV sports journalism, and newsroom/newspaper management.

JO 506 Columns and Editorials: The role of the press as a shaper of society. An examination of the techniques and ethical problems of journalists who interpret and comment upon the news. Students practice writing political columns, editorials, news analyses, and essay-reviews.

JO 507 Critical Journalism: Aims to develop critical sensibility, teach some of the rudiments of critical theory and practice as it applies to journalists, and provide practice in the craft. (Spring Semester only.)

JO 509 Literary Journalism: An overview of journalism as literature. Students read, analyze, and discuss works of nonfiction by writers working in the book, newspaper, and magazine areas. Issues raised by the "New Journalism" are examined. Students analyze both form and content in the genre, and produce a major article in one of four forms: profile, critical essay, personal journalism or "place" piece.

JO 510 Press and Government: All aspects of the delicate relationship between public officials and the press, with the emphasis on crisis management at the executive level. The role of the press secretary, issues of secrecy, candor, and privacy are discussed, as well as potential for each side to manipulate the other in an adversarial relationship.

JO 514 Sports Journalism: A specialized writing course for students interested in a career in sports journalism. Covers game stories, features, columns and profiles, as well as examining sport as a commercial enterprise.

JO 516 Foreign Reporting: Techniques and problems of foreign correspondents in print and broadcast journalism. Studies coverage of major international events, personalities and perspectives.

JO 518 Advanced On-line Journalism: Selected studies define, design, report, and publish a bi-weekly Internet multimedia Web site.

JO 519 Advanced Radio: Students further develop radio journalism and production skills utilizing digital audio editing facilities.

JO 520 Advanced Production and Design: Students learn advanced typography, visual composition, and enhancement of communication through visual language.

JO The Presidency and the Media: Students follow the week-to-week interaction of the president and the media, while examining the evolution of relations between journalists and American presidents from FDR to Bush.

JO 525 Media Law and Ethics: An examination of the many ethical issues and dilemmas that face reporter, editors and producers--danger of actions of contempt or defamation, laws of copyright and intellectual property--and how to resolve them with professional integrity.

JO 533 The Essay: Intensive study and writing of essays.

JO 538 Feature Writing: Writing feature articles for newspapers. Course open only to graduate students in 1st semester. Graduates and undergraduates can enroll in 2nd semester upon completion of JO 308 or 721.

JO 540 Multimedia Publishing: Each student creates a journalistic project using computers. Students use their individual writing, reporting, photography and audio/video skills to develop a concept, produce separate elements and assemble a complete project.

JO 545 Reporting Military Affairs: The role of the press in covering international conflicts, as well as the responsibilities of the press to cover military policies, procedures and programs during peacetime.

JO 577 Diplomatic Reporting: Coverage of relations among governments and between governments and international institutions such as the United Nations. Case study format involving discussions, reporting, and writing of current events, Trip to United Nations possible. (Fall Semester only.)

JO 351 Broadcast News: Introductory writing and reporting for both television and radio using audiotape recorders and television electronic news-gathering equipment as reportorial tools.

JO 357 History and Principles of Journalism: Surveys the evolution of American press and broadcast journalism and their influence in our democracy.

JO 401 TV Documentary Production: Practice researching, writing, reporting, and producing television documentaries. Videotape and live studio integration. (Spring Semester only.)

JO 413 Broadcast Journalism Internship: On-the-job observation and training at a television or radio station. Comprehensive paper/employer evaluation required at end of semester.

JO 431 Enterprise Reporting: Transferring various forms of investigative news stories into broadcast terms. Field reporting, fashioning material into news broadcast format, and intensive research and writing. (Spring Semester only.)

JO 435 Radio Journalism: Students learn writing, editing, reporting and production of radio news in studio and field. Produce air-quality newscasts, enterprise reports and documentaries. Also covers history, evolution, and current practices in radio industry.

JO 451 TV Newsroom: Portapak and reporting skills used to produce an evening television newscast under realistic deadlines and pressure. Complete use of production facilities and television studios.

JO 491 Directed Studies - Broadcast Journalism: Students work with faculty on individual research, professional training, or special studies.

JO 516 Foreign Reporting: Techniques and problems of foreign correspondents in print and broadcast journalism. Studies coverage of major international events, personalities, and perspectives. Emphasizes Russia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Third World.

JO 534 Broadcast News for non-majors: Basic instruction in broadcast techniques for non-broadcast majors. (Spring Semester only.)

JO 709 TV News Management: Students examine the profession of management as it relates to broadcast news operation. In-depth analysis of news organizations, both network and local, budgets, personnel management, policy development, and ethical consideration with practical case study approach.

Photojournalism

JO 305 Basic Photography: Introduction to still photography. Using a 35 mm camera, basic aspects of black-and-white photography are studied under a variety of circumstances. Technique emphasized.

JO 312 Photojournalism I: Students produce and publish photographs under actual working press conditions. Subject matter selected in consultation with instructor from the circulation area of a nearby newspaper. Includes introduction to the electronic darkroom.

JO 410 Advanced Photojournalism for non-majors: A course in advanced photography for non-photojournalism majors. (Fall Semester only.)

JO 513 Advanced Photojournalism: Students work with a variety of photographic processes and materials in both color and black-and-white. Emphasis on aesthetics and content as well as refinement of technical skills.

JO 515 Photo Editing: The responsibilities and duties of today's picture editor, using the electronic darkroom, digital imaging, etc. Includes making photo assignments, printing, decisions and ethical and legal issues.

JO 537 Color Fundamentals: Students plan, discuss, photograph, write, and lay out picture stories in black-and-white and/or color.