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
Last updated November 16, 2006