Journalism

DR. LISA LYON PAYNE

*See also Communication

JOURNALISM COURSES (JOUR)

201 Writing for the Mass Media (4)

An introduction to the study of newsgathering, reporting, and writing across multiple media platforms, including ethical, legal, and stylistic concerns. Prerequisite: ENG 105 with a grade of C or higher. Offered every semester.

210 Media Writing Workshop (2)

A practical workshop in which students discover and develop a specialty writing for The Marlin Chronicle, which includes print, online, and social media formats. The course may be repeated one time; however, the student must work on two different sections. Prerequisite: ENG 105 with a grade of C or higher or consent. Offered every semester.

328 Public Relations (4)

An introduction to the public relations and advertising profession with an emphasis on writing. Students examine the role of public relations and advertising in a free society and the demands and constraints, including ethical ones, placed upon them. They write background or briefing papers, press releases, informational and persuasive copy, and find promotable elements in products and services. Identical to COMM 328. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or consent. Offered every semester.

333 Special Topics in Journalism (4)

An investigation of selected topics in journalism Prerequisite: Sophomore status or consent. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or consent. Offered when circumstances permit.

385 Editors in the Workshop (2)

An opportunity for editors of The Marlin Chronicle to superintend the professional performance of their sections. Editors run weekly budget meetings; make assignments; encourage, assist, and evaluate staff; and produce a responsible, quality publication. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent. Offered every semester.

392 CMR Editorial Assistant (2)

Provides experience as an editorial assistant for the academic journal College Media Review. Responsibilities include reading, editing and formatting both juried and non-juried research manuscripts before publication in printed form and online. Prerequisite: Consent. Course can be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.

397 Feature Writing (4)

Students pursue the principles of researching, interviewing, and writing several different kinds of feature stories, including editorials, columns, and lifestyle pieces. Special topics include sports, travel, food and humor. Prerequisite: ENG 105 with a grade of C or higher.

435 Advanced Newswriting (4) W

An advanced course in the collection and reporting of news in which students are expected to demonstrate independence and initiative in their work. Each student learns to develop a beat and make use of sources. Emphasis is placed on skepticism. Prerequisite: ENG 105 with a grade of C or higher and JOUR 201.