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 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Berger | STH 317 | M 8:00 am-10:45 am | Students must obtain department and instructor consent to register for this course. Please email jodept@bu.edu for more information. The undergraduate prerequisites to be eligible to register for COMJO 511 are COMJO 205 and COMJO 210. The graduate prerequisite is COMJO 721. |
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