Shepherd University

2005-07 Catalog
(Volume XLV * May 2005)

Section VII: Courses of Instruction

Journalism

Also see COMM 203 and 400 and ENGL 280, 370, 372 and 382.

JOUR 204. Introduction to Print Journalism (3)
A foundations-level course in the journalism minor which is intended to emphasize accurate, balanced reporting and effective news writing style. Assignments include hard news, interviews, columns, pubic relations, and feature stories. The basics of libel law and journalistic ethics will also be considered. Prerequisite: ENGL 101.

JOUR 316. Magazine Writing (3)
A survey of the world of magazine writing, which helps students learn how to generate story ideas, aim query letters at specific publications, deal with issues of the writer-editor relationship, and carry out the research, drafting, and marketing of full-length feature stories. Prerequisite: ENGL 101.

JOUR 444. Practicum in The Picket (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide supervised experience in all phases of reporting and writing for the student newspaper, The Picket. Each student may select a particular area of interest involving writing, editing, or layout of the paper, The focus will be on the basic skills required of a professional journalist, including developing a personal portfolio. Prerequisite: Permission of coordinator of the print journalism minor. This course may be repeated for credit, and is required of the journalism minor.

JOUR 445. Practicum in Print Journalism I (1)
The student serves on The Picket staff for one semester, fulfilling a variety of administrative tasks. Prerequisite: Permission of coordinator of print journalism minor. This course may be repeated for credit, but is not required of the journalism minor.

JOUR 451. Internship in Print Journalism (3)
A capstone course involving all that the student has learned during enrollment in the program. Working through the Washington Semester program or with a local newspaper, the student engages in an internship with a professional newspaper. Prerequisite: Prior written approval from the coordinator of print journalism minor.

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