Winter 07/Spring 08 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Winter 2007 and Spring 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered in either term.  The courses that are offered in Spring link to the Schedule of Classes.  Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Journalism (JOUR)  Department Info

JOUR 151 -- News in Mass Communications  (3 units)
Description:  Designed to acquaint the non-journalist with newspapers, wire services, information agencies, news magazines, broadcast cable and online news; analysis of social and historical influences on the news media.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 203 -- Photojournalism  (3 units)
Description:  Reporting news through images and graphics; introduction to all aspects of photojournalism, including law, ethics, history and critical decision-making.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Prerequisite(s):  Need access to digital or disposable digital camera. B in each semester of First-Year English composition, B in one semester of math, overall GPA of 2.5, sophomore standing and acceptance into the major, or consent of Journalism Department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 205 -- Reporting the News  (3 units)
Description:  Gathering, evaluating, and writing news. Completion of this course with a grade of C or better also satisfies the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) requirement.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Grade of "B" in each semester of First-Year English composition, grade of "B" in one semester of math, overall GPA of 2.5, sophomore standing and acceptance into journalism major.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 206 -- Advanced Reporting  (3 units)
Description:  Comprehensive and accurate news presentation, with emphasis on interview techniques and coverage of major news stories. Completion of this course with a grade of C or better also satisfies the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) requirement.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA); Grade of C or better in JOUR 205 or consent of Journalism Department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 208 -- Law of the Press  (3 units)
Description:  Basic legal concepts for print, broadcast, online, and photojournalism, including access to courts, public records and meetings; subpoenas and shield laws; prior restraint; libel; privacy; source confidentiality; intellectual property; obscenity; and FCC regulations.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  A grade of "B" in each semester of First-Year English composition; grade of "B" in one semester of math; overall GPA of 2.5; sophomore standing; acceptance into major; or consent of Journalism Department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 308 -- Sports Journalism  (3 units)
Description:  Gathering, evaluating and writing sports news in an ethical and effective manner.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  JOUR 205, JOUR 206. Provide own transportation to sports events.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 317 -- From CNN to Stephen Colbert: Analyzing Television News  (3 units)
Description:  Course will analyze the current state of television news content. Students will explore why young people are moving away from traditional TV news programs and turning to pseudo-news shows like The Colbert Report and The Daily Show.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 320A -- Editing  (3 units)
Description:  Theory and techniques of copy editing and headline writing; introduction to layout and design.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 344 -- Journalism, Gender and Multiculturalism  (3 units)
Description:  The course will investigate the intersection of journalism, gender and multiculturalism in the U.S. media. It will survey efforts to increase and improve diversity in the news media. Course will be offered online
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Course will be offered online.
Identical to:  W S 344.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 377 -- History of American Journalism  (3 units)
Description:  This course develops several ways of looking at the evolution of U.S. journalism within the context of American history.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  grade of C or better in JOUR 205 and JOUR 206.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 380 -- Television News Writing  (3 units)
Description:  Course is designed to teach students to write clear, concise broadcast new stories under deadline pressure; learn to write to video, including tape and graphics; and develop story ideas and cultivate critical thinking skills.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205 and JOUR 206 or consent of Journalism Department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 385 -- Beginning Television Reporting and Production  (3 units)
Description:  Course introduces students to television reporting and production and the ethical decision-making skills needed to success in the advanced TV course, JOUR 498C Arizona Cat's Eye.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  JOUR 205, JOUR 206. Course is recommended as preparation for JOUR 498C. Must have access to a mini-DV camcorder.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 391 -- Preceptorship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors only.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 392 -- Directed Research  (1-6 units)
Description:  Individual or small group research under the guidance of faculty.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Open only to upper-division majors.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 393 -- Internship  (1-9 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Open to journalism majors only.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Summer.

JOUR 394 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 396H -- Honors Proseminar  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

JOUR 399 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 399H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 404 -- Freedom of Expression  (3 units)
Description:  Historical, philosophical, legal and cultural perspectives on freedom of expression in an international context.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  JOUR 205, JOUR 206, JOUR 208.
May be convened with:  JOUR 504.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 405 -- The Study of News  (3 units)
Description:  Critical study and problem analysis of the media. Field work may include publication of conclusions.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 505.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 406 -- Magazine Photography  (3 units)
Description:  Techniques for taking and editing photographs to illustrate magazine articles, covers and ads. Preparation of photo portfolios.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  A grade of "B" in each semester of First-Year English composition; a grade of "B" in one semester of math; overall GPA of 2.5; sophomore standing; acceptance into major; or consent of Journalism Department.
Usually offered:  Summer.

JOUR 411 -- Feature Writing  (3 units)
Description:  Writing the feature articles for newspapers, magazines or other media; specialized reporting and writing techniques.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205 and JOUR 206 or consent of Journalism department.
May be convened with:  JOUR 511.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 413 -- Reporting Public Affairs  (3 units)
Description:  Reporting Public Affairs. Study and practice of newsgathering on executive, legislative, and judicial levels in city, county, state and federal governments, with emphasis on both deadline writing and in-depth stories.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208 or consent of department to enroll.
May be convened with:  JOUR 513.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 414 -- Community News Services  (1 unit)
Description:  Students write stories on state government for client newspapers in rural and suburban communities statewide.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208 or consent of Journalism department.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 514.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 422 -- Publication Design  (3 units)
Description:  Theory, principles and practice of layout, typography, and design for a variety of media.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Prerequisite(s):  B in each semester of First-Year English composition, B in one semester of math, overall GPA of 2.5, sophomore standing and acceptance into journalism major, or consent of Journalism Department.
May be convened with:  JOUR 522.
Usually offered:  Fall.

JOUR 426 -- Reporting the Middle East  (3 units)
Description:  The course involves conducting journalism field work in Cairo, Egypt. Students will produce news stories for Egyptian and U.S. audiences. Students do not need to understand the Egyptian language.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 433 -- Computer-Assisted Reporting  (3 units)
Description:  Computer-Assisted Reporting teaches how to acquire, analyze and develop stories based on government resources, using Excel, Access, ArcView and other computer programs.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  C or better in JOUR 205, 206 and 208.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 439 -- Ethics and the News Media  (3 units)
Description:  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.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  JOUR students: Grade of "B" in each semester of First-Year English composition; grade of "B" in one semester of math; overall GPA of 2.5; sophomore standing; acceptance into major; or consent of Journalism Department.
Identical to:  LA S 439.
May be convened with:  JOUR 539.
Usually offered:  Spring.

JOUR 447 -- Government Secrecy: Access to Information in an Age of Terror  (3 units)
Description:  The course will focus on access to government records and meetings. From the perspective of the journalist acting on behalf of the people in a democracy, it will look at the benefits and harms caused by access to government information.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  At least sophomore standing.
May be convened with:  JOUR 547.
Usually offered:  Summer.

JOUR 470 -- The Press and Society  (3 units)
Description:  Critical study of news media performance in current affairs; changing requirements for socially responsible and professional journalism in a democracy.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Grade of "B" in each semester of First-Year English composition; grade of "B" in one semester of math; overall GPA of 2.5; sophomore standing; acceptance into major; or consent of Journalism Department.
May be convened with:  JOUR 570.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 475 -- Opinion Writing for Editorial Pages  (3 units)
Description:  The course will apply journalistic skills to opinion writing for editorial pages. It also will provide tools for evaluating critical thinking and argumentation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  JOUR 205, JOUR 206, JOUR 208.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 485 -- Information Technology and Society  (3 units)
Description:  The course provides an analysis of emerging information technologies from a media literacy perspective. Special attention will be given to the study of Internet-related technologies. The goal is to develop a critical understanding of the application and effects of information technologies in society.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  JOUR students: grade of "B" in each semester of First-Year English composition; a grade of "B" in one semester of math; overall GPA of 2.5; sophomore standing; acceptance into the major; or consent of Journalism Department.
Identical to:  COMM 485.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 488 -- Reporting on Latin America  (5 units)
Description:  The course will explore the history, economy and culture of a Latin American country. Students will spend two weeks in the country researching a major story to be prepared for print, TV or radio.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Students must be fluent in Spanish. Open only to upper-division. Course open to all majors.
Identical to:  LA S 488.
May be convened with:  JOUR 588.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 489 -- Survey of Research Methods  (3 units)
Description:  Expose advanced students to qualitative and quantitative research methods used in the social sciences; prepare students for designing and conducting research in upper-division courses.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  JOUR 205, JOUR 206, JOUR 208, Junior standing, 3.25 GPA for non-Honors students.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 493 -- Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 493H -- Honors internship  (3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Open to honors students only.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 493L -- Legislative Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Working experience at the Arizona State Legislature; responsibilities draw upon student's area of major expertise and include preparing written and oral reports, summarizing legislative proposals, and providing information to legislators and legislative committees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 494 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 496C -- History of American Journalism  (3 units)
Description:  The origins of mass communication in the US; its history from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on the evolution of news content and newsgathering techniques.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Grade of C or better in JOUR 205 and JOUR 206 or consent of Journalism department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 496F -- Media Coverage of International Crises  (3 units)
Description:  How international media cover conflicts and other humanitarian crises, focusing on the Arab/Muslim world. Understanding of the business and culture of global news organizations.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  NES 496F.
May be convened with:  JOUR 596F.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 496I -- News Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  NES 496I.
May be convened with:  JOUR 596I.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 496M -- Directions in News Technology  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Usually offered:  Summer.

JOUR 497B -- Advanced Photojournalism  (3 units)
Description:  The course is intended to give students a forum in which to hone their skills in communicating with readers of newspapers, magazines and the Internet, through the use of still photography.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Prerequisite(s):  JOUR 203 or JOUR 406, plus access to digital or film camera.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 497C -- International Reporting  (2 units)
Description:  The course will train students to understand international journalism currents and trends and to cover news and developments on the international scene.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  JOUR 205, JOUR 206, JOUR 208.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 498A -- The Tombstone Epitaph  (3 units)
Description:  Students work as editorial staff to produce a local newspaper for Tombstone, Arizona. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of community newspapers. Course requires 1 or more trips to Tombstone.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208 or consent of Journalism Department.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 498B -- El Independiente  (3 units)
Description:  Students work as editorial staff to produce a publication for the community of South Tucson. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of journalism. Course requires 1 or more trips outside of Tucson.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208; or consent of Journalism department.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 498C -- Arizona Cat's Eye  (3 units)
Description:  Advanced procedures and techniques in news gathering, writing and production of newscasts with emphasis on events coverage, newsroom organization.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206, JOUR 208 and JOUR 380; or consent of Journalism department.
Typical structure:  2 hours individual studies, 3 hours laboratory.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

JOUR 498D -- The Cat Scan  (3 units)
Description:  The course will give students experience in the management and production of an engaging and dynamic online publication that will showcase social, political and cultural topics.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Special course fee required:  $50.
Prerequisite(s):  Grade of "C" in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 498H -- Honors Thesis  (3 units)
Description:  An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 499 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 504 -- Freedom of Expression  (3 units)
Description:  Historical, philosophical, legal and cultural perspectives on freedom of expression in an international context. Graduate-level requirements include a 25-page, publishable research paper on freedom of expression. The paper must include at least 35 sources.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 404.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 505 -- The Study of News  (3 units)
Description:  Critical study and problem analysis of the media. Field work may include publication of conclusions. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 405.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 511 -- Feature Writing  (3 units)
Description:  Writing the feature articles for newspapers, magazines or other media; specialized reporting and writing techniques. Graduate-level requirements include additional in-depth assignments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 411.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 513 -- Reporting Public Affairs  (3 units)
Description:  Reporting Public Affairs. Study and practice of newsgathering on executive, legislative, and judicial levels in city, county, state and federal governments, with emphasis on both deadline writing and in-depth stories. Graduate-level requirements include identification, through study and interviews, of a major Tucson issue and completion of a series of articles concerning that issue.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); JOUR 206, consent of department.
May be convened with:  JOUR 413.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 514 -- Community News Service  (1 unit)
Description:  Students write stories on state government for client newspapers in rural and suburban communities statewide. Graduate-level requirements include identification, through study and interviews, of a major state issue, and completion of a series of articles concerning that issue.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 414.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 522 -- Publication Design  (3 units)
Description:  Theory, principles and practice of layout, typography, and design for a variety of media. Graduate-level requirements include critically analyzing a major publication and redesigning it according to newest principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 422.
Usually offered:  Fall.

JOUR 539 -- Ethics and the News Media  (3 units)
Description:  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. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper examining a major ethical issue and providing a critique regarding how the media covered the issue.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  LA S 539.
May be convened with:  JOUR 439.
Usually offered:  Fall.

JOUR 547 -- Government Secrecy: Access to Information in an Age of Terror  (3 units)
Description:  The course will focus on access to government records and meetings. From the perspective of the journalist acting on behalf of the people in a democracy, it will look at the benefits and harms caused by access to government information. Graduate-level requirements include the research paper being twice as long as the undergrad. It is expected to be of graduate-level quality, and pose a suitable research question that could lead to a later study.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 447.
Usually offered:  Summer.

JOUR 570 -- The Press and Society  (3 units)
Description:  Critical study of news media performance in current affairs; changing requirements for socially responsible and professional journalism in a democracy. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper addressing a modern media problem.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 470.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 588 -- Reporting on Latin America  (5 units)
Description:  The course will explore the history, economy and culture of a Latin American country. Students will spend two weeks in the country researching a major story to be prepared for print, TV or radio. Graduate-level requirements include one or more additional articles or sidebars, totaling at least 900 words. In addition, graduate students will have to have gotten at least one national publication to accept one of the articles -- or at least submit rejection letters from the publications.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Students must be fluent in Spanish. Open only to graduate students. Course open to all majors.
Identical to:  LA S 588.
May be convened with:  JOUR 488.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 593 -- Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 594 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 596F -- Media Coverage of International Crises  (3 units)
Description:  How international media cover conflicts and other humanitarian crises, focusing on the Arab/Muslim world. Understanding of the business and culture of global news organizations. Graduate-level requirements include more extensive research and papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  NES 596F.
May be convened with:  JOUR 496F.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 596H -- U. S. Press Coverage of Latin America  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  LA S 596H.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 596I -- News Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Identical to:  NES 596I.
May be convened with:  JOUR 496I.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 599 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

JOUR 900 -- Research  (2-4 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 909 -- Master's Report  (1-3 units)
Description:  Individual study or special project or formal report thereof submitted in lieu of thesis for certain master's degrees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 910 -- Thesis  (2-6 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.