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This course focuses on the craft of writing and producing effective radio essays made popular through work found on National Public Radio. Emphasis is placed on storytelling techniques, writing for the ear, sound usage and basic spoken-word audio editing. Students produce four completed radio essays. The course progresses from writing to re-drafting, to audio production, to completed packages. Selected pieces will be considered for broadcast on WCRX 88.1 FM.