Spanish 231 - Journalism for Spanish Speakers

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of journalism. Students explore the core values of the field—accuracy, clarity, timeliness, and ethical responsibility—while developing the linguistic and cultural fluency needed to report effectively in Spanish. Through hands-on practice, students learn to write in a range of journalistic genres, including news briefs, interviews, opinion pieces, and feature stories. Special emphasis is placed on cultivating a clear, engaging voice, and on understanding the journalist’s role in shaping public discourse. Enrollment limited to 20.