12 courses with the subject JRN, 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.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Journalism [JRN] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. These courses would explore a designated area of journalism, such as a particular time period or movement.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Journalism [JRN] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. These courses would explore a designated area of journalism, such as a particular time period or movement.
Exploring current issues in mass media, this course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of key topics through reading, research, writing, and oral presentations. Analyzing the present is intended to foster an appreciation of the history and development of print, broadcast, and online media. Searching for solutions brings insight into the relationship among culture, business, government, and the media.
In this introduction to journalism, students learn the characteristics of news, the basic structures and types of stories, a brief history of journalism in the United States, an introduction to writing for broadcast, and a primer on media law and ethics. Students also develop skills in note-taking, interviewing, and writing stories according to current journalism practice.
Building upon skills developed in JRN 260 , students move from the written story to the multimedia package. Students are introduced to beat writing and to online content management systems while producing and posting stories, audio, and video. The opportunities and challenges of online reporting are also explored with an emphasis on current business models and ethics.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Journalism [JRN] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. These courses would explore a designated area of journalism, such as a particular time period or movement.
Students learn the characteristics and process of feature writing with an emphasis on creating and refining article ideas, conducting research and interviews, writing, and navigating legal and ethical questions. Online feature writing is also highlighted, particularly as it relates to multimedia journalism and new markets for publication.
The concepts and practice of editing and print design are introduced in this course. Students are taught how to systematically edit stories and articles, starting with a focus on structure, content, as well as balance and, then, focusing on grammar, punctuation, and AP style. Students also practice writing headlines and other story elements that enhance readability as well as learn the fundamentals of print design, including modular layout, photo cropping, and typography.
Designed for students who have completed JRN 260 , News Writing and Reporting, and JRN 261 , Reporting for New Media, this workshop enables students to identify their strengths and interests in journalism and pursue them. They also practice writing for print, broadcast, online, and mobile media using a variety of story types, including hard news, features, commentaries, and editorials. As their skills improve and strengthen, students also explore markets for their stories.
A continuation of JRN 362 , this workshop provides a learning environment for students to advance their journalistic skills in a collaborative setting. Students practice delivering complete news packages, investigative reporting, opinion writing, and columns for print, broadcast, and online media.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Journalism [JRN] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. These courses would explore a designated area of journalism, such as a particular time period or movement.
Credit Varies Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of journalism that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Possible topics might include an in-depth study of a specific journalist, theme, period, or movement, the subject of which is determined by the interests and needs of the individual student in consultation with his/her faculty advisor. Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Source: Neumann University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
