JOUR175 News Reporting and Writing  Department of Language &
Literature: Journalism  I. Course Number and Title JOUR175 News
Reporting and Writing II. Number of Credits 3 credits III.
Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester IV.
Prerequisites Writing Placement score of 6 or COMP107 (C or
better) V. Other Pertinent Information  This course is scheduled
in a computer lab/classroom so students can learn the computer
skills necessary for success in today's journalism field.  The
Department of Language and Literature has determined that
journalism courses will require a 5000 word minimum in writing
assignments.  VI. Catalog Course Description VII. Required
Course Content and Direction   1. Learning Goals:      1. Course
2. Students will:       3. write a basic news story;       6.
write effectively for the web; and       7. create and maintain
their own blog or website in which they archive their online
articles and promote their work.      3. Core (if applicable)
4. Category III       Critical