Journalism, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Journalism (JOUR) Dept Info - College Info

JOUR 151 News in Mass Communications (3) I II Designed to acquaint the non-journalist with communications techniques used by newspapers, wire services, information agencies, news magazines and broadcast news; analysis of social and historical influence on the news media.

JOUR 195A Good News and Bad News (1) II

JOUR 199 Independent Study (1-3) I II

JOUR 201 Photojournalism/Visual Communications (2) I II Reporting the news through images and graphics using color and black and white photography, digital cameras, electronic darkrooms and image transfers.

JOUR 202 Photojournalism Laboratory (1) I II Students complete news photography assignments. Introduction to electronic darkroom, digital techniques and computerized news photography. P, or CR, JOUR 201.

JOUR 205 Reporting the News (3) I II Gathering, evaluating, and writing news. P, or CR, JOUR 208; first year composition, knowledge of typing, consent of department required to enroll. (Identical with M AR 205).

JOUR 206 Advanced Reporting (3) I II Comprehensive and accurate news presentation, with emphasis on interview techniques and coverage of major news stories.

JOUR 208 Law of the Press (3) I II Introduction to Freedom of Expression. Responsibility of the media, libel, and laws pertaining to broadcast and print journalism. (Identical with M AR 208).

JOUR 299 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

JOUR 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

JOUR 320 Editing (2) I II Theory and techniques of copy editing and headline writing; training on video display terminals. P, JOUR 208; CR, JOUR 206; consent of department required to enroll.

JOUR 362 Writing for Media (3) I II Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with M AR 362, which is home).

JOUR 380 Writing for News and Documentary (3) I Advanced work in the writing of news and public affairs programs for radio, television, cable, and other electronic media with emphasis on news program and documentary formats. Writing Emphasis Course. P, M AR advanced standing. (Identical with M AR 380).

JOUR 396H Honors Proseminar (3) II

JOUR 399 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

JOUR 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

JOUR 403 Advanced Photojournalism (3) I II Reporting and interpreting the news through photos, photo documentaries, and photo analysis. May be convened with JOUR 503.

JOUR 405 The Study of News (3) I II Critical study and problem analysis of the media. Field work may include publication of conclusions. May be convened with JOUR 505.

JOUR 406 Magazine Color Photography (3) S Techniques for taking and editing color photographs to illustrate magazine articles. Preparation of resumes and photo portfolios. Field Trips. May be convened with JOUR 506.

JOUR 411 News Features (3) I II Writing the basic news feature article; specialized reporting and rewriting techniques. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with JOUR 511.

JOUR 413 Reporting Public Affairs (3) I II Study and practice of newsgathering on executive, legislative, and judicial levels in city, county, state and federal governments, with emphasis on news sources and interpretive writing. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with JOUR 513.

JOUR 414 The News Agency: Arizona News Service (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II Role and operations of the news agency, wire service or syndicate. Class members will form staff of Arizona News Service to supply client newspapers from bureaus in Tucson and Phoenix. P, or CR, JOUR 411 or JOUR 413; consent of department required to enroll. May be convened with JOUR 514.

JOUR 417 Sports News Writing (3) I Students will cover sports events and write sports features. Interview and rewriting techniques. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with JOUR 517.

JOUR 421 Advanced Editing (3) II Study of layout and typography for news, photographs, and feature articles in newspapers. May be convened with JOUR 521.

JOUR 422 Publications Layout and Design (3) I Theory and practice of layout, typography, and design for magazines. May be convened with JOUR 522.

JOUR 439 Ethics and the News Media (3) I Analysis of ethical theory and how it relates to journalists' roles and responsibilities in a democratic society. Case studies involve questions of bias, accuracy, privacy and national security. (Identical with LA S 439). May be convened with JOUR 539.

JOUR 450 Community Journalism: The Tombstone Epitaph (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Class members work as editorial staff to produce the local newspaper for Tombstone, Arizona. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of community newspapers. May be convened with JOUR 550.

JOUR 451 Community Journalism: El Independiente (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Class members work as editorial staff to produce a publication for the community of South Tucson. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of journalism. May be convened with JOUR 551.

JOUR 470 The Press and Society (3) I II Critical study of press performance in current affairs; changing requirements for socially responsible and professional journalism in a democracy. (Identical with M AR 470). May be convened with JOUR 570.

JOUR 471 International Communications (3) I II Study of world news systems, including news gathering agencies, role of the foreign correspondent, the foreign press, the factors influencing international news flow. May be convened with JOUR 571.

JOUR 480 Reporting for Broadcast News (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Advanced procedures and techniques utilized in news gathering, writing and production of newscasts with emphasis on events coverage, newsroom organization. Performance practice is emphasized in laboratory exercises. 2R, 3L. P, M AR 304, M AR 308, M AR advanced standing. Fees. (Identical with M AR 480).

JOUR 481 Internet Business and Technology (3) I II (Identical with MIS 481, which is home). May be convened with JOUR 581.

JOUR 493 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

JOUR 493L Legislative Internship (1-12) [Rpt./] I II

JOUR 494 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

JOUR 496B Professional News Seminars (3) II A series of professional seminars conducted by local, state, and national journalists working with journalism faculty members. Multiple writing assignments will complement the instruction in such issues as the future of journalism, writer-editor relationships, fine-tuning writing through coaching using the Internet for research, media management, covering specialized topics, and diversity in the newsroom. P, JOUR 205, JOUR 206.

JOUR 496I News Analysis (3) I II

JOUR 496M Directions in News Technology (3) [Rpt./ 1] S May be convened with JOUR 596M.

JOUR 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

JOUR 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

JOUR 499 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

JOUR 499H Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

JOUR 502 Freedom of Expression (3) II Analysis of access and barriers to information and communication at local, state, national and international levels; intensive study of the legal relationship between mass media and society.

JOUR 503 Advanced Photojournalism (3) I II For a description of course topics see JOUR 403. Graduate-level requirements include an intensive photo essay illustrating a social problem unique to the Southwest. May be convened with JOUR 403.

JOUR 505 The Study of News (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see JOUR 405. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper on an aspect of the subject matter. May be convened with JOUR 405.

JOUR 506 Magazine Color Photography (3) S For a description of course topics see JOUR 406. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and two additional photo assignments. May be convened with JOUR 406.

JOUR 511 News Features (3) I II For a description of course topics see JOUR 411. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth profile of an Arizona newsmaker. May be convened with JOUR 411.

JOUR 513 Reporting Public Affairs (3) I II For a description of course topics see JOUR 413. Graduate-level requirements include identification, through study and interviews, of a major Tucson issue and completion of a series of articles that suggest resolution of the issue. May be convened with JOUR 413.

JOUR 514 The News Agency: Arizona News Service (1) I II For a description of course topics see JOUR 414. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper. May be convened with JOUR 414.

JOUR 517 Sports News Writing (3) I For a description of course topics see JOUR 417. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper concentrating on issues raised in class. May be convened with JOUR 417.

JOUR 521 Advanced Editing (3) II For a description of course topics see JOUR 421. Graduate-level requirements include assuming leadership positions such as news editor or copy desk chief during lab simulations. May be convened with JOUR 421.

JOUR 522 Publications Layout and Design (3) I For a description of course topics see JOUR 422. Graduate-level requirements include critically analyzing a major publication and redesigning it according to newest principles. May be convened with JOUR 422.

JOUR 539 Ethics and the News Media (3) I For a description of course topics see JOUR 439. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper examining a major ethical issue and providing a critique regarding how the media resolved the issue. (Identical with LA S 539). May be convened with JOUR 439.

JOUR 550 Community Journalism: The Tombstone Epitaph (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see JOUR 450. Graduate-level requirements include assuming leadership roles, such as city editor or news editor, on the newspaper. May be convened with JOUR 450.

JOUR 551 Community Journalism: El Independiente (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see JOUR 451. Graduate-level requirements include assuming leadership roles, such as city editor or news editor, on the publication. May be convened with JOUR 451.

JOUR 570 The Press and Society (3) I II For a description of course topics see JOUR 470. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper addressing a modern media problem and proposing a solution to it. May be convened with JOUR 470.

JOUR 571 International Communications (3) I II For a description of course topics see JOUR 471. Graduate students will be required to complete one extra research paper. May be convened with JOUR 471.

JOUR 581 Internet Business and Technology (3) I II (Identical with MIS 581, which is home). May be convened with JOUR 481.

JOUR 593 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

JOUR 594 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

JOUR 596A History of the Press (3) I II

JOUR 596H Latin-American Press (3) I II (Identical with LA S 596H).

JOUR 596I News Analysis (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II

JOUR 596M Directions in News Technology (3) [Rpt./ 1] S For a description of course topics see JOUR 496M. May be convened with JOUR 496M.

JOUR 599 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

JOUR 699 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] II

JOUR 900 Research (2-4) [Rpt./]

JOUR 909 Master's Report (1-3) [Rpt./]

JOUR 910 Thesis (2-6) [Rpt./]

JOUR 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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