English 202 - Intro to Journalism

The finest journalists are professors to the;people. They educate citizens so as to facilitate;reasoned, fact-based dialogue on subjects as;diverse as politics, poverty, war, science, and;the arts. We will look at journalism's role in;the culture with a particular view to some of the;profession's failings and foibles. Students are;expected to leave the comfortable confines of the;classroom as they try their hand at covering an;event, writing a profile, and reporting on an;issue of local significance. Throughout the term;we will employ the journalistic skills of;interviewing, research, and thoughtful analysis;to produce snapshots of the world inside and;outside the College gates. Curiosity leads.;Mastery follows.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors