Since the sixties, the state of Florida and the city of Miami in particular have been ground zero for news events that have had far-reaching national and international repercussions. Each week we will examine at least one such moment in Floirda's history and / or its present, with an eye toward understanding the ways in which the state is likely to shape Presidential politics.

American journalism is going through what might be the greatest upheaval in its history. This course examines the causes of this upheaval -- technological, economic, cultural, ideological -- and their current and prospective impact. It also looks at some efforts to set standards for the performance of journalists.

This is an introductory level course for students who wish to acquire a working knowledge of the field of photojournalism and the various tools used in modern image processing for both print and on-line media. Covered topics will include: basic camera, flash, and lens techniques; film and exposure issues; composition; digital image processing; news, feature, and sports photography; ethics, and credibility in the age of the digital image. Must have digital SLR camera with manual functions.

This is an introductory level course for students who wish to acquire a working knowledge of the field of photojournalism and the various tools used in modern image processing for both print and on-line media. Covered topics will include: basic camera, flash, and lens techniques; film and exposure issues; composition; digital image processing; news, feature, and sports photography; ethics, and credibility in the age of the digital image. Must have digital SLR camera with manual functions.

A hands-on course aimed at how to write, edit and cover sports stories. Interviewing skills will be honed in this class, and you will need a flexible schedule in order to cover games outside of classes. Students will learn to write a variety of stories ranging from straight game stories to previews to features and breaking news. Students will read and analyze successful writing styles from sportswriters in all mediums, including broadcast and the Web.

Students build on the skills learned in Journalism 300, while gaining the technical skills to tell stories in online platforms, using digital images and audio podcasts. Students learn how to find and work with online sources, and produce online news packages in areas like the environment, the economy, education and other topics.

Students build on the skills learned in Journalism 300, while gaining the technical skills to tell stories in online platforms, using digital images and audio podcasts. Students learn how to find and work with online sources, and produce online news packages in areas like the environment, the economy, education and other topics.

A course on the basic requirements of reporting, including interviewing, covering speeches, profiles, court reporting, and other assignments. Includes in-class and outside reporting assignments. Basic keyboard skills required. Fulfills Junior Year Writing requirement.

A course on the basic requirements of reporting, including interviewing, covering speeches, profiles, court reporting, and other assignments. Includes in-class and outside reporting assignments. Basic keyboard skills required. Fulfills Junior Year Writing requirement.

A course on the basic requirements of reporting, including interviewing, covering speeches, profiles, court reporting, and other assignments. Includes in-class and outside reporting assignments. Basic keyboard skills required. Fulfills Junior Year Writing requirement.