English 301RE - Journalism: Reporting Lab

In this course, students will learn the skills of;journalism by applying themselves to extensive;reporting projects focused on the city of;Holyoke. Long known as the "Paper Capital of;America," Holyoke was historically the home to;some of the nation's busiest industrial wool and;paper mills, which were supported by an elaborate;system of municipal canals. The canals are still;there and so are many of the original mill;buildings, but today Holyoke faces challenges;familiar to the post-industrial age, even as it;makes strides toward a new life centered around;high tech and the service economy. Working in;text, video, still photography, and other media,;students will examine this transition and the;lives of the people of Holyoke.

Prereq: ENGL-202 Intro to Journalism.