For major requirements, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this Catalog.
101. Introduction to Journalism
Either semester. Three credits.
A survey of the principles, trends, attitudes and philosophies of journalism with emphasis on newspapers and magazines.
102. The Press in America
Either semester. Three credits.
The development of American print journalism from 18th century print shops to 21st century corporations; how journalists and their work have evolved and influenced American life.
200W. Newswriting I
(Formerly offered as Journalism 211.) Either semester. Three credits. One 75-minute lecture and one 2-hour laboratory plus field work. Open to sophomores. Worcester
Definition of news, newswriting style, community reporting, covering governmental meetings and writing statistical matter. Laboratory offers intensive practical writing exercises. Field trips required.
201W. Newswriting II
(Formerly offered as Journalism 221.) Either semester. Three credits. One 75-minute lecture and one 2-hour laboratory plus field work. Prerequisite: JOUR 200 or 211. Open to sophomores. Dufresne
Provides in-depth explanations and demonstrations of what reporters can expect to find, and report, in the courts, schools, town halls, land use agencies and other civic offices, boards and commissions.
202. Journalism Ethics
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 102. Breen
Discussion of such contemporary problems as privacy, good taste, community standards, effectiveness of the press and responsibility of the press.
212W. Feature Writing
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 201 or 211. Open to sophomores.
# Offered only at the Avery Point Campus
213W. Magazine Journalism
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 201. Recommended preparation: JOUR 212.
Students research, report and write, for publication, a magazine-length non-fiction article.
216. Publication Practice
Either semester. One to 3 credits. May be repeated for credit. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor.
Students and faculty work together to research, write, edit and produce a publication.
219. Daily Campus Critique
First semester. One credit. One class period. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated only once for credit.
A weekly critique of the content of the student daily from news stories, through editorials to advertising copy and printing.
220. Law of Libel and Communications
Either semester. Three credits.
Typical subjects: libel, slander, invasion of privacy, obscenity, legal problems of newsgathering, protecting the political process, protecting state secrets, protecting the public welfare.
230W. Copy Editing I
(Formerly offered as Journalism 214.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 211 or 201.
Editing for grammar, style and content, headline writing, introduction to basic newspaper design concepts.
231C. Copy Editing II
Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 230. Croteau
Emphasis on copy and picture selection, copy fitting, photo editing and computer-assisted editing, page layout and production.
233. Opinion Writing
First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: JOUR 201. One two-hour lab-lecture period. Breen
Writing for the editorial and op-ed pages.
235. Advanced Reporting Techniques
First semester. Three credits. First semester. Prerequisite: JOUR 201.
Using public records and data bases to research the actions of courts, businesses, public agencies and local, state and federal governments. Consideration of ethical questions.
235C. Advanced Reporting Techniques
240W. Newswriting for Radio and Television
Three credits. Either semester. Prerequisite: JOUR 200 or 211. Two 75-minute lab-lecture sessions plus a field trip.
Application of newswriting techniques to the broadcast media.
245. Specialized Journalism
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 200 or 211.
An introduction to specialized fields such as business, science, education, arts, sports, and entertainment reporting. Students will examine some of the best work in the fields and will consider ethical issues and other problems.
250. Professional Seminar
Three credits. Three hours. Prerequisite: JOUR 211 or 200, which may
be taken concurrently (Also available
for one credit. Two hours. No prerequisite.) May be repeated once for
a maximum total of four credits.
Journalists discuss the economic, technological, sociological and ethical issues that challenge their profession.
293. Foreign Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit with permission of Department Head. Consent of Department Head required before the student's departure. May count toward the major with consent of the advisor. Croteau
295. Variable Topics
Either semester. Three credits. With a change in topic, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites, required preparation, and recommended preparation vary.
297. Supervised Field Internship
Either semester. One to three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: JOUR 200, 201 and 220. Open only with consent of Department Head. Croteau
Students research, report and write for newspapers, news departments of radio and television stations, and public relations offices under supervision of professionals.
298. Special Topics
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites, required preparation, and recommended preparation vary.
299. Independent Study
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Open to qualified students who present suitable projects for independent work in journalism.