53-1015 Reporting and Writing I

Course introduces students to writing and reporting skills used in all major media formats, with an emphasis on newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. Writing exercises are combined with field reporting so that students gain practical experience. This course is designed to give students a solid foundation for further studies in print, broadcast, or online journalism. Non-Journalism Majors seeking a Writing Intensive credit may enroll in this course with Permission of the Department of Journalism. Equipment is required for this course. Refer to www.colum.edu/Academics/Journalism/Equipment Guide/ for details.

3 Credits
WI
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I and 53-1010 Journalism 101 and 53-1016 Grammar for Journalists or 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I and 53-1010 Journalism 101 and 53-1016E Grammar for Journalists: Enhanced or 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I and 53-1010 Journalism 101 and Grammar for Journ Placement Test score >= 28 or 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I and 53-2010 History of Journalism COREQUISITES: 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II