1002. The Press in America

The development of American print journalism from 18th century print shops to 21st century corporations; how journalists and their work have evolved and influenced American life. CA 1.

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1095. Special Topics

An introductory exploration of a specialized area of journalism.

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2000W. Newswriting I

Defining news; exercising news judgment in a diverse society; employing principles of Associated Press style; writing basic news stories. Laboratory offers intensive newswriting exercises.

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2001W. Newswriting II

Live reporting using the university and the surrounding community as a laboratory. Emphasis on fact gathering, interviewing, diversity of sources, news judgment and deadline writing.

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2003. Literary Journalism

Exploration of the relationship between narrative nonfiction journalism and literature. Practice of literary journalism techniques of famous and forgotten writers, incorporating observation, research, and evaluation. Critical survey of diverse literary journalism examples from the 1850s through the present.

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2010. Journalism in the Movies

Viewing and analysis of motion pictures featuring journalistic themes; journalistic history, ethics, legal issues, contrasting forms of media, and other issues. CA 1.

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2040. Fundamentals of News Programming

Exploration of the practical steps required to build a professional newscast for TV, radio, or digital distribution.

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2065. Mobile Journalism

Entry-level multimedia skills course that develops aesthetic and technical skills for storytelling using mobile devices such as smartphones. Capturing and editing photos, audio, and video; practice producing journalistic content for social media platforms.

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2095. Special Topics

Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.

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2111. Journalism Portfolio I: Multimedia Skills

Introduction to online and multimedia skills used by journalists; emphasis on ethical practices. Students provided portfolio space on a department-maintained site.

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2575. The Art of the Interview in Documentary Filmmaking

Exploration of the technical and ethical practices of preparing for and conducting filmed interviews. Development of essential skills for documentary film production and engagement in exercises that deepen understanding of how recorded interviews drive narratives forward.

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3000W. Community News Reporting

In-depth reporting across platforms on local and state issues and events, including government, politics, schools, public safety, and a diverse base of community organizations and groups.

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3002. Journalism Ethics

Discussion of such contemporary problems as privacy, good taste, community standards, effectiveness of the press and responsibility of the press.

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3005. Online Journalism

Application of newswriting techniques to online journalism including assembling and producing interactive news stories.

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3012W. Feature Writing

Writing and reporting human-interest stories, personality profiles, and other features; developing skills for nonfiction storytelling with scenes, dialogue, and descriptive narrative.

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3015. Sports Reporting Across Multiple Platforms

Evaluate some of the best sports journalism of the past and present, report and write a variety of sports stories, cover UConn sports, produce sports packages for broadcast and digital platforms, meet working sports journalists.

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3020. Media Law

The First Amendment, free speech, free press and prior restraint; issues in news gathering, recording, photography, investigative reporting and covering courts; tort law including defamation, privacy, emotional distress; intellectual property and internet regulation.

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3030. Multiplatform Editing

News value; information verification; editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation and style; headline writing; search engine optimization; handling visuals; building basic data visualizations; basic layout and design for print and digital platforms; aggregation; interactive news story production; audience engagement and social media.

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3031. Design for Digital Journalists

The fundamentals of visual communication design as applied to modern media. Topics include design principles, aesthetics, social media, intuitive design, typography, layout, photo editing, color theory, motion graphics, and informational graphics.

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3035. Podcasting

Researching, recording, writing and producing news podcasts and associated web and social media posts. Ethical considerations.

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3040. Newswriting for Broadcast and Digital Media

Application of newswriting and news reporting techniques for broadcast, digital video and digital audio. Practical use of digital media recording equipment and professional audio/video editing software.

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3041. Reporting and Editing TV News

This is an advanced broadcast journalism class that teaches students how to gather, edit and deliver accurate, newsworthy information for television newscasts. Students develop the skills needed to report news and organize newscasts through actual experience in and out of class.

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3042. Live News Program Production

Assemble a video newscast in a team-oriented, deadline-driven broadcast studio environment. Rotate through a variety of newsroom jobs including writer, producer, anchor, reporter, graphics creator and videographer. Write scripts, edit video and develop on-air presentation skills.

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3045. Specialized Journalism

An introduction to specialized fields such as business, science, education, arts, sports, and entertainment reporting. Students will examine some of the best work in the fields and will consider ethical issues and other problems.

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3046E. Environmental Journalism

Explores specialized coverage of environmental issues by journalists, emphasizing news reporting with the opportunity to produce print, visual and multimedia news reports.

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3065. Visual Journalism

Examines current trends in visual digital journalism; develops skills in photojournalism, multimedia and video storytelling. Instructor approved digital camera required.

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3087. Honors Thesis Preparation Seminar

Honors students choose topics for their theses or projects, develop research proposals and apply for funding if needed. Students work as a community of scholars to discuss and support each other's work. Usually taken the semester before JOUR 3097, Honors Thesis.

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3093. Foreign Study

May be repeated for credit with permission of Department Head. Consent of Department Head required before the student's departure. May count toward the major with consent of the advisor.

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3095. Special Topics

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3097. Honors Thesis

Students in the Honors Program undertake in-depth research and writing under the guidance of a faculty member. Majors must consult with the departmental Honors Advisor and develop a research proposal in the semester before taking the course.

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3098. Variable Topics

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3111. Journalism Portfolio II: Content Development

Development of online and multimedia skills used by journalists; emphasis on ethical practices. Students will contribute journalism content completed in other courses and develop new content to build a professional portfolio provided on a department-maintained site.

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3575. Black Documentary Film Archival Practices

Critical and historical examination of Black American archival usage through documentary films and media.

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4016. Publication Practice

Students and faculty work together to research, write, edit and produce a publication.

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4035. Investigative Reporting

Using the Internet, databases, and other computer resources to research and report on the actions of courts, businesses, public agencies, and governments. Consideration of ethical questions.

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4065. Video Storytelling

Explores journalistic storytelling techniques through video. Students will learn how to gather video and audio content and develop production and post-production techniques to create and publish extended narrative multimedia projects.

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4091. Supervised Field Internship

Students research, report and write for newspapers, news departments of radio and television stations, and online publications under supervision of professionals.

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4099. Independent Study

Open to qualified students who present suitable projects for independent work in journalism.

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4111. Journalism Portfolio III: Professional Presentation

Completion of student journalism portfolios that include examples of journalistic endeavors in print, still and video photography, audio and multimedia packages.

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