Writing and Public Discourse 136 - Journalism: Principles and Practice

Offered as WRT 136 and ENG 136. In this intellectually rigorous writing class, students will learn how to craft compelling "true stories," using the journalist’s tools. They will research, report, write, revise, source, and share their work—and, through interviewing subjects firsthand, understand how other people see the world. We will consider multiple styles and mediums of journalism, including digital storytelling. Students should focus their attention and effort on academic exposition and argumentation before learning other forms of writing. Prerequisite: One WI course. Enrollment limited to 16.