Journalism (JOUR)

JOUR 108  Fundamentals of Journalism  (3.0 Units)  

This course covers the basics of news and feature reporting and writing, including interviewing techniques, legal/ethical issues, writing strategies, and desk-top publishing. Students produce the campus newspaper and learn about career opportunities. Crosslisted with CMST 188.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 45, Minimum grade C

Co-requisite(s): JOUR 108LA

Lecture Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU

JOUR 108LA  Journalism Lab A  (1-3 Units)  

This is a laboratory course which requires Journalism 108 as a co-requisite. The students will improve their writing skills; learn techniques for copy editing, design, and layout; and learn the fundamentals of advertising, photo-journalism, business, and desk-top publishing as they apply to newspaper production and distribution.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 45 or JOUR 108, Minimum grade C

Co-requisite(s): JOUR 108

Lab Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

JOUR 108LB  Journalism Lab B  (1-3 Units)  

This lab focuses on intermediate writing and producing the school newspaper and its online version. Students will participate in all stages of writing and producing both versions.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR 108 and JOUR 108LA

Lab Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

JOUR 108LC  Journalism Lab C  (1-3 Units)  

This lab focuses on advanced intermediate writing and producing the school newspaper and its online version. Students will participate in all stages of writing and producing both versions.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR 108 and JOUR 108LB, Minimum grade C

Lab Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

JOUR 108LD  Journalism Lab D  (1-3 Units)  

This lab focuses on advanced intermediate writing and producing the school newspaper and its online version. Students will participate in all stages of writing and producing both versions.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR 108 and JOUR 108LC, Minimum grade C

Lab Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

JOUR 111  Writing for Media  (3.0 Units)  

This course is an introduction to the principles of writing and organizing stories for publication in print and electronic mediums. Students will develop and compose news stories, learn and adhere to industry-standard style guidelines, conduct meaningful and appropriate research, and understand how the ethics, laws, and culture of journalism influence media coverage. Basic media-writing will enhance a student's ability to procure employment in print, broadcast, public relations, and corporate communication professions.

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101.0

Lecture Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

JOUR 112  Global Communicatio and Issues  (3.0 Units)  

Survey of global mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society including history, structure and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity.

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101.0

Lecture Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU

JOUR 129  Independent Study  (3.0 Units)  

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

JOUR 138  Cooperative Education Journalism  (1-8 Units)  

Cooperative Education: This course is designed for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or possible career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupational training through work-based learning experiences. Students must have a co-op approved worksite to enroll in this class and establish new learning objectives. Please refer to the Cooperative Education section in the catalog for more information.

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only