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Courses

  • JRNL 1100 NEWSPAPER FUNDAMENTALS
    Emphasis on Associated Press Stylebook, word selection in newspaper writing and spelling.
  • JRNL 2210 NEWSWRITING
    Introduction to newswriting techniques, with emphasis on learning news values, recognizing parts of a story and writing stories that meet standards of accuracy, grammar, style, spelling, law and ethics.
  • JRNL 2310 REPORTING
    Traditional and electronic methods of gathering news; the writing of clear, accurate and meaningful news stories, and codes of ethical journalistic behavior. Includes coverage of speeches and meetings outside of class.
  • JRNL 2320 BASICS OF JOURNALISM
    Primarily for non-journalism and non-communications majors. Modern journalistic techniques and practices, with emphasis on daily and weekly newspapers.
  • JRNL 2910 PRACTICUM IN JOURNALISM
    Required for all Journalism majors. Working a minimum of 45 hours for The Auburn Plainsman in reporting, feature writing, editing and design.
  • JRNL 3220 FEATURE WRITING
    Various techniques of writing and selling features, both short and long pieces, for newspapers and magazine markets.
  • JRNL 3410 PHOTOJOURNALISM
    Uses, techniques and processes of digital photography for the newspaper, magazine, and web-based industries. Operations of digital cameras, 35-mm cameras, and photographic image storage/retrieval for publication are covered.
  • JRNL 3470 NEWSPAPER EDITING AND DESIGN
    The basics of newspaper copy editing and design; with emphasis on hands-on techniques.
  • JRNL 4230 ADVANCED REPORTING
    Developing and writing news stories under deadline pressure; investigative and interpretative reporting.
  • JRNL 4320 NEWSPAPER MANAGEMENT
    All aspects of newspaper operation, with particular emphasis on problems and opportunities facing print-media management.
  • JRNL 4410 JOURNALISM HISTORY
    Issues facing the American press, from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on regional and state issues.
  • JRNL 4420 SENIOR SEMINAR IN SPECIAL TOPICS
    Research, writing or performance involving a special topic, medium or issue in journalism not covered in other courses.
  • JRNL 4430 JOURNALISM WORKSHOP
    Supervised, closely monitored work experience. Should be taken two consecutive semesters. Students must also enroll for one-hour Journalism Special Studies (JRNL 4930) one semester to complete the three-hour requirement. Credit will not be given for both JRNL 4430 and JRNL 4920.
  • JRNL 4460 PRESS LAW AND ETHICS
    Professional ethics and principal legal headings of press law with emphasis on libel, invasion of privacy, access to information and advertising law.
  • JRNL 4470 ADVANCED FEATURE WRITING
    Feature writing skills and magazine and freelance writing.
  • JRNL 4480 ADVANCED PUBLICATION DESIGN
    Desktop publishing knowledge required to produce print publications, including brochures and newsletters, and with exposure to web page, advertising and magazine design.
  • JRNL 4490 LITERARY JOURNALISM
    Creative writing techniques for newspaper and magazine articles, through the study of notable examples of the genre of literary journalism.
  • JRNL 4900 JOURNALISM INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Research and analysis of specific areas of journalism. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • JRNL 4920 JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP
    Supervised, closely monitored work experience.
  • JRNL 4967 HONORS READINGS
    Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • JRNL 4997 HONORS THESIS
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