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The Practice of Journalism

JOURN X 440.2

Translate theory into practice by learning hands-on approaches to journalistic practice.

What you can learn.

Explore how journalists cultivate sources, conduct tough interviews, organize an investigative story, and other skills crucial to on-the-ground journalists
Develop a toolbox of writing techniques and begin to shape your voice as a writer and media creator
Contribute to in-depth assignments and discussions, including a final project feature story
Learn firsthand what it means to work in media
Consider the unique impact of artificial intelligence on the profession

About this course:

Students learn to cultivate sources, conduct tough interviews, how to organize an investigative story, navigate artificial intelligence, and other skills common to on-the-ground journalists. Assignments and discussions require deeper analysis with students working toward a final project feature story applying course material. Students also build a toolbox of writing techniques and begin to shape their voices as writers and media creators.