200 Introduction to Newswriting and
Reporting - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units
(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or
English 105 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.
This course serves as preparation for the major for
students preparing to transfer and is also intended to
serve as an elective for students interested in learning
to write for newspapers and other publications. The
course is an introduction to evaluating, gathering, and
writing news in accepted journalistic style under
newsroom conditions. Topics include the role of the
reporter and the legal and ethical issues related to
reporting. Students have writing and reporting
experiences, including personal interviews, speech,
meeting and other event coverage, deadline writing,
and use of AP style. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.
201 Advanced Newswriting and Reporting - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units
(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: Journalism 200 with a grade of "C" or
better, or equivalent.
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6;
English 105 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course offers instruction in advanced journalistic
practices. Emphasis is placed on feature, magazine
and opinion writing, including investigative and
multicultural reporting. Topics also include legal and
ethical issues related to reporting. Principles learned
can apply to print and online journalism. The course
serves as preparation for the major for students
preparing to transfer, and is also intended to serve as
an elective for students interested in learning to write
for newspapers and other publications, including the
campus newspaper. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.
202 Introduction to Mass Communication - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Radio and Television
200.
This course provides a survey of mass communication
and the interrelationships of media with society,
including history, structure, and trends. Discussion
focuses on analysis of the impact of the media on
society and culture as well as on ways that social
institutions shape the media. Problems and issues are
examined in light of social and cultural constructs,
economics, technology, law and ethics, and social
issues, including gender and cultural diversity. This
course is designed for transfer students in the social
sciences, for journalism majors, and any student
interested in how society and mass media are
interrelated. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.
205 Editing for Print Journalism - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units
(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: Journalism 200 with a grade of "C" or
better, or equivalent.
This course offers instruction in editing techniques for
news publications. Course content covers publication
planning, copy editing, headline writing, use of photos and graphics, layout and design, advertising sales and
design, news judgment and editorial leadership.
Principles learned apply to print and online
journalism. The course serves as preparation in the
journalism major for students preparing to transfer. It
also serves as an elective for students interested in
learning to write for newspapers and other
publications, including the campus newspaper. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.
206 Online Journalism - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units
(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 101 or English 105, with a grade of
"C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels
W6 and R6; Computer Business Technology 161 with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in:
Radio and Television 151 or 157, with a grade of "C" or
better, or equivalent.
This course provides a basic examination of current
online news trends and multimedia reporting
techniques. The course covers skills necessary to
produce basic multimedia reports, audio slide shows,
and blogs. The course also provides instruction in
ethical, legal and social issues affecting online
journalists, as well as an exploration of online
audiences. The course is intended for journalism
majors or those seeking career development. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.
210A Newspaper Production - 6-9 hours lab, 2-3 units
(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade
of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill
Levels R5 and W5.
This course is designed to provide experience in the
production and publication of a student newspaper.
Emphasis is placed on helping beginning students
gain experience in the gathering and writing of news
and features. Students at this level learn the basic
principles of reporting, news writing, copy editing,
photography, and newspaper design and layout.
Assignments focus on routine stories, and may include
editorials or features such as profiles. Copy editing is
limited to reading for technical errors. This class is
designed for students with an interest in print media
and provides instruction in the journalistic process on
an entry level. Skills developed in this course include
research techniques and the evaluation and analysis
of information. Students are guided by ongoing
advice, criticism, and evaluation from a faculty adviser.
Students enrolled in the course for 2 units are
expected to participate in the production of the
student newspaper for at least 6 hours per week, while
students enrolled for 3 units are expected to
participate at least 9 hours per week and contribute
more extensively to the layout and/or production of
the paper. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.
210B Newspaper Production 2 - 6-9 hours lab, 2-3 units
(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: Journalism 210A with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent.
This course is designed to provide additional ongoing
experience in the production and publication of a
student newspaper. Emphasis is placed on helping
students progress in the gathering and writing of
news and features. This class provides exposure to the
journalistic process beyond the entry level and guides
students to polish reporting, newswriting, editing,
design, and photography skills, tackle more complex
subjects, and assume more responsibility for the
design of their own pages. Students continue to
develop research skills and engage in the evaluation
and analysis of information and are guided by
ongoing advice, criticism and evaluation from a
faculty adviser. Students enrolled in the course for 2
units are expected to participate in the production of
the student newspaper for at least 6 hours per week,
while students enrolled in the course for 3 units are
expected to participate at least 9 hours and contribute
more extensively to the layout and/or production of
the paper. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.
210C Newspaper Production 3 - 6-9 hours lab, 2-3 units
(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: Journalism 210B with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent.
This course is designed to provide additional ongoing
experience in the production and publication of a
student newspaper. Emphasis is placed on helping
students progress to an intermediate level in the
gathering and writing of news and features. Students
conduct in-depth reporting and write more
sophisticated news stories and may also serve as
section editors or assist editors with copy editing,
assignments, photography, the news budget, and
design. Additionally students develop skill in setting
newspaper policies, mentoring others, working in
teams, and uncovering news stories. Students are
guided by ongoing advice, criticism, and evaluation
from a faculty adviser. Student enrolled in the course
for 2 units are expected to participate in the
production of the student newspaper for 6 hours per
week, while students enrolled for 3 units are expected
to participate at least 9 hours per week, and
contribute more extensively to the layout and
production of the paper. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.
210D Newspaper Production 4 - 6-9 hours lab, 2-3 units
(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: Journalism 210C with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent.
This course is designed to provide additional ongoing
experience in the production and publication of a
student newspaper. Emphasis is placed on helping
students progress to an advanced level in the
gathering and writing of news and features. In
addition to reporting and writing, students at this
level, assume responsibility for organizing and
managing the newsroom, which includes conducting
story conferences, developing the news budget,
assigning stories, coaching reporters, and editing and
designing the paper in its entirety. Students may also
make photo assignments and provide coaching for
novice photographers. Students are guided by
ongoing advice, criticism and evaluation from a
faculty adviser. Students enrolled in the course for 2
units are expected to participate in the production of
the student newspaper for 6 hours per week, while
students enrolled for 3 units are expected to
participate at least 9 hours per week and contribute
extensively to the layout and production of the paper.
(FT) AA/AS; CSU.