29 courses with the subject JOU, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
JOU 127Speaking and Writing for Professionals (3 cr.)
This speaking-intensive course includes significant attention to writing skills, applying principles of writing to improve speaking and principles of speaking to improve writing. Students are introduced to communication theory and ethics, and develop speaking, listening, interviewing and organizational skills necessary for communicating effectively in small groups and the workplace. Students research, write, rewrite and deliver a minimum of six speeches, and compose rhetorical analyses and reflections. Students learn to manage communication apprehension through individual and group presentations. Liberal Arts Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: Social Sciences Semester(s) Offered: Fall
History of newspapers, magazines and multimedia in the United States. Students learn what issues recur in media history; trace the evolution of media presentation; and analyze the impact of social, political, economic and technological change. Liberal arts
Students are introduced to writing news and features, emphasizing multi-sourced, balanced and objective reporting. Introduction to interviewing skills, deadline writing and journalism ethics. Special emphasis on writing effectively. Instruction in correct grammar, word choice and spelling, as well as AP style, primarily in a designated lab. Liberal arts Semester(s) Offered: Fall
Writing-intensive introduction to the art, craft and changing landscape of magazine writing. Close study of superior contemporary works will complement assignments emphasizing independent reporting, effective writing and the development of each student’s “voice”. Liberal arts Semester(s) Offered: Varies
An introduction to visual reporting, photojournalism and photography with an emphasis on Photoshop. Practice in deadline composition of news, sports and feature photos using a manually operable digital camera. Liberal arts Semester(s) Offered: Varies
JOU 240Introduction to Audio-Video Production (3 cr.)
This hands-on course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic theory and practice of audio and video production in journalism and public relations. This course will introduce the student to the basics of capturing and editing audio and video for the Web, including writing for audio and video, operations of audio recorders and video camcorders, and digital editing of audio and video. Liberal Arts Semester(s) Offered: Varies
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
JOU 305Discovering the Hidden Stories of a Community (3 cr.)
This course introduces students to historical research in primary sources that will help them to discover and recreate the lives of individuals and communities. The types of sources investigated in this course include government and archival records commonly available in most communities. Liberal arts
ENG 101 and sophomore standing or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Varies
JOU 307Journalism: Opinion and Review (3 cr.)
Study of the content and style of opinion in newspapers, magazines and online media. Instruction in editorial, column and critical review writing. Principal attention to the critical review. Liberal arts
Close analysis of the principles of news gathering and the writing of news and news features. Practical experience in interviewing, news gathering and news writing, Liberal Arts
JOU 206 Meets Advanced Writing Requirement Semester(s) Offered: Every two years
JOU 310Sports Reporting (3 cr.)
An introduction to the fundamentals of sports reporting and writing, with a focus on practical, “shoe-leather” coverage as a means to thoughtful journalism. Liberal arts
Development of production skills using InDesign and Photoshop to lay out pages and manipulate images. Production of fliers, brochures, newsletters and other digital literature, with an emphasis on writing in creating content for publication. Exposure to design principles relevant to digital composition. Liberal arts
Introduces students to web page design by understanding the most up-to-date standards of HTML and CSS. Teaches students to design basic websites in CSS and HTML with and without Web page authoring software such as Dreamweaver. Design will focus on static, fixed-width pages intended for desktop and laptop viewing, although Responsive Web Design principles that adjust for various screen sizes will be introduced and practiced. Liberal arts Semester(s) Offered: Fall
Students read, analyze and discuss award-winning journalism from newspapers, magazines and books that are well-reported and well-written, and then examine how they can model this in their own journalistic pursuits. Liberal arts
Introduces students to non-fiction outdoor writing on a wide variety of topics such as the importance of wilderness, interaction with wildlife, outdoor travel and sports, and the ethics of bloodsports. With a focus on journalism, students will write about their reactions to and experiences in wilderness and outdoors activities. Liberal arts
ENG 101 and sophomore standing Semester(s) Offered: Varies
JOU 360Multimedia Storytelling (3 cr.)
This course combines technical training in Adobe Flash, an industry standard for delivering multimedia content to the World Wide Web, with instruction in digital storytelling. Students will learn to plan online multimedia projects; to think as professional communicators in gathering information; to capture still images, audio, and video; and to publish materials they collect in Flash packages designed for the Web.
JOU 317 , CMM 242 or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Varies
JOU 381Topics in Journalism (1 to 3 cr.)
Special topics in journalism that vary with each offering. Topics include writing specialized articles or learning specialized skills. May be repeated for credit with different topic.
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Practical experience in composition of the Cardinal Points student newspaper and digital news site, including reporting, writing, editing, photography, multimedia presentation and layout. May be taken for one credit (writers and apprentices) or two credits (editors and managers). May be repeated for credit. Liberal arts
One credit: JOU 206 or POI; two credits: POI. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
JOU 403Online Magazine Practicum (1 to 2 cr.)
Hands-on experience producing All Points North, a student-produced online magazine that takes a fresh look at the North Country’s people, places and culture. In addition to reporting, writing, editing and design, students will create story packages that fully employ the multimedia capabilities of the Web. May be repeated for credit.
JOU 206 or POI for one credit (JOU403 B); POI for two credits (JOU403 A). Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
JOU 408Journalism Senior Seminar (1 cr.)
Determines proficiency in grammar and style through testing. Provides students with practical advice that will benefit them on the job market. This includes: passing exams on grammar and style, submitting a portfolio and having an exit interview. Liberal arts
Senior standing or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
JOU 411Print Magazine Production (1 to 2 cr.)
Reporting, writing, design and production of DoNorth: Touring the Adirondack Coast , a bi-annual, student-run publication geared to tourism in the North Country. Emphasis on regional culture, activities, history and food. Students manage all aspects of the magazine, online and in print. Emphasis on sophisticated storytelling and photojournalism. Some integration of marketing and business essentials. Liberal arts
JOU 206 or JOU 207 or POI. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
JOU 496Instructional Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
Supervised tutoring or classroom instructional assistance for journalism courses. A contract specifying each student’s duties, approved by the journalism department chair, will be filed in the department office. May be repeated for credit. Liberal arts
POI. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
JOU 497Professional Experience (1 to 12 cr.)
Field experience as a practicing journalist in professional settings, such as newspapers, magazines, online publications, public relations offices, and radio and television stations. Work produced in class may be published online on a Web page available to the public. May be repeated for credit. Liberal arts
Field experience as a practicing journalist in professional settings, such as newspapers, magazines, online publications, public relations offices, and radio and television stations. May be repeated for credit. Liberal arts
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Supervised tutoring or classroom instructional assistance for journalism courses. A contract specifying each student’s duties, approved by the journalism department chair, will be filed in the department office. May be repeated for credit.
POI Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
JOU 599Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
