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JOUR 66 CurriculumDE ANZA COLLEGE
LANGUAGE ARTS DIVISION
COURSE OUTLINE
Degree Applicable
JOURNALISM 66W, 66X, 66Y, 66Z Effective Fall 2004
I. Catalog Information
JOUR 66W Special Topics in Journalism 1 Unit
JOUR 66X 2 Units
JOUR 66Y 3 Units
JOUR 66Z 4 Units
Any combination of JOUR 66 classes may be repeated up to 6 times, not to exceed 18 units, as long as the projects are different each time.
One hour lecture for each unit of credit. Complexity of topic determines number of units assigned.
Intensive study and analysis of a special topic in Journalism. Subjects vary.
II. Course Objectives
The student will:
Examine and analyze an assigned topic in Journalism chosen by the instructor assigned to teach the course; create, organize and produce communications or media pertaining to the special topic.
III. Essential Student Materials
The materials vary with topic.
IV. Essential College Facilities
The type of facility and equipment varies with the topic, but may use a classroom/laboratory equipped as a newsroom: computers with word processing, graphic and page layout software; Internet access; cameras; telephones, references; basic supplies.
V. Expanded Description: Content and Form
Examine and analyze an assigned topic in Journalism chosen by the instructor assigned to teach the course; create, organize and produce communications or media pertaining to the special topic.
Examples of potential special topics courses include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Producing a televised news magazine program.
B. Writing and publishing a magazine or ‘zine.
C. Internship opportunities in the journalism and publications industries.
D. Career opportunities in journalism.
E. Freelance writing for professional publications.
F. Developing Web pages for publications.
G. Speaker series with professionals from the media industries.
VI. Assignments
A. The instructor develops appropriate assignments for the topic.
B. Students prepare a written or oral report upon completion of the project.
VII. Methods of Evaluating Objectives
Students receive grades based on the quality and appropriateness of their work.
VIII. Texts and Supporting References
Varies with the topic.
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