Covering Government and Politics
COM JO 511
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (COMJO200 & COMJO210) - Graduate Prerequisites: (COMJO721) - This class provides instruction in covering state government, including legislative process, analyzing data, interviewing, and developing beats. Students learn how to write so that readers understand significant issues. Guest lectures, readings, and exercises explore the dynamics of political and public affairs reporting. Taken in the same semester as JO546 (Statehouse Program) as part of the Boston Statehouse Program. Class is open to journalism majors in all specializations. Four credits, every semester. (Undergraduate Prerequisites: COM JO 200 and JO 210. Graduate Prerequisites: COM JO 721.)
FALL 2024 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Berger | CGS 111A | M 8:00 am-10:45 am | The undergraduate prerequisites for COMJO 511 are COMJO 205 and COMJO 210. The graduate prerequisite is COMJO 721. |
SPRG 2025 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Berger | COM 212 | M 8:00 am-10:45 am | COMJO 511 is an application-only course for the BU Statehouse Program. Undergraduate students looking to take COMJO 511 must meet the following prerequisites: COMJO 200 and COMJO 210. Graduate students looking to take COMJO 511 must meet the following prerequisites: COMJO 704 and COMJO 721. Please contact the JO department at jodept@bu.edu for more information about the application process. |
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