JOUR 1100. Digital Journalism 1: Journalism Bootcamp. 3 cr. hrs.

Covers basic journalism skills and concepts, including news values, story selection and fact verification by covering neighborhoods and events. Students will find and interview sources and write for radio, TV, web and print, with emphasis on learning and audio skills. Projects appear on a course website.

JOUR 1200. Basic Photography. 3 cr. hrs.

Introduction to basic photography using traditional and digital methods, including the 35mm camera, lenses, films, natural and artificial lighting, and control of motion. Lab work is devoted to digital output using negative scanners, Photoshop, and color printers. Emphasis on visual communication. Lecture/lab format. Camera rental optional.

JOUR 1550. Digital Journalism 2: Reporting and News Design. 3 cr. hrs.

Students move beyond event coverage and learn to research and produce stories about important neighborhood issues. Students learn to cover civic issues related to police, fire, courts and taxation, and dig for statistics and facts in databases. Includes writing for radio, TV, web and print, with an emphasis on learning still photography skills. Projects appear on a course website. Prereq: JOUR 1100.

JOUR 1964. Practicum in Student Publications. 1 cr. hr.

Under faculty direction, students work in Student Publications. Assignments in writing, editing, and production. Guest speakers from mass communication fields. S/U grade assessment.

JOUR 2100. Digital Journalism 3: Community Reporting. 3 cr. hrs.

Students learn to mine databases, public records, archives, interviews, public meetings and press conferences for critical information. Students use their investigative skills to uncover and report issues of public interest. Students continue to develop news writing, editorial judgement and story production skills and values, with a special emphasis on video journalism. Projects appear on a class website. Prereq: JOUR 1550.

JOUR 3986. Internship in Journalism. 0-3 cr. hrs.

Work experience in an area related to major supervised by an approved professional coupled with related academic work assigned. Approval of adviser and Internship Program Director required in advance of internship. May not substitute for a Journalism writing requirement. May be taken more than once to a maximum of three credits. Prereq: Jr. stndg.; JOUR major; and cons. of dept. ch.0 credit will be SNC/UNC grade assessment; 1-3 credits will be S/U grade assessment.

JOUR 4110. Persuasive Writing. 3 cr. hrs.

An advanced writing course giving the student directed practice in the work of moving readers to assents and to acts according to the principles of Aristotle's rhetoric as they apply to the instruments and techniques of journalism. Prereq: Jr. stndg. and JOUR 2100 or equiv.

JOUR 4120. Feature Writing. 3 cr. hrs.

Writing a range of features for newspapers and magazines, from short stories to profiles, using narrative nonfiction and literary journalism techniques. Prereq: Jr. stndg. and JOUR 2100 or equiv.

JOUR 4130. Critical Writing. 3 cr. hrs.

An advanced writing course giving the students understanding and directed practice in the arts criticism function in the mass media. Reviewing books, plays, films, television, music, restaurants primarily for print media. Development of critical theories for evaluation of the arts. Prereq: Jr. stndg. and JOUR 2100 or equiv.

JOUR 4140. Depth Reporting. 3 cr. hrs.

In-depth research, analysis and reporting on a problem, issue or situation in the political, public, administrative, financial, educational, social or welfare aspects of a community. Use of public records, interviews, and observations. Building a news series, creating a package of news and editorial material. Prereq: Jr. stndg. and JOUR 2100; or cons. of instr.

JOUR 4150. Investigative Reporting. 3 cr. hrs.

Identification and development of a story or series or events exploring a problem in a public institution. Use of computer data bases, printed records and interviews to analyze a current situation. Developing a series which presents the problem and the perspectives of individuals involved and affected. Prereq: JOUR 2100 or cons. of instr.

JOUR 4160. Narrative Nonfiction Reporting. 3 cr. hrs.

Emphasizes longform journalism, stresses strong reporting, immersion in a single subject over the course of a semester, in-depth interviews and detailed observation. Students work individually, turning in portions of their work weekly. Produce a publishable 10,000 to 15,000 word article as the final project. Prereq: JOUR 2100 or equiv., cons. of instr.

JOUR 4200. Publications Editing. 3 cr. hrs.

Editing principles and practices for print and online news publications. Editing copy, photos, charts and graphs; verification of information; writing headlines and captions. News judgment, wire services, backpack journalism, digital newsroom; digital production software. Prereq: JOUR 2100; or ADPR 1800; or ENGL 3210; or cons. of dept. ch.

JOUR 4310. Communication of Urban Issues. 3 cr. hrs.

Study and practice of communicating urban issues with public with an emphasis on reporting in various forms of media. Scope and types of media in the modern metropolis. Media interaction with political and social forces in the urban environment. Audience use of news media and other sources of information about urban issues.

JOUR 4320. Religious Journalism. 3 cr. hrs.

Study of, and practice in, mass media coverage of contemporary religion with an emphasis on the Catholic Church. Purposes and practices of religious publications; religion coverage in the secular media.

JOUR 4330. Health, Science nd Environmental Communication. 3 cr. hrs.

Study of and practice in communication of health, science, environmental, and risk information with the public and other non-experts, especially through mass, specialized and new media. Includes overview of some current issues. Available for graduate credit.

JOUR 4340. Business and Economic Journalism. 3 cr. hrs.

Study of, and practice in, mass media coverage of business and economic issues. Survey of business publications and business reporting; economic publications and economic reporting. Corporate reports, forecasting, market information, and other publicized data. Management, labor, and other corporate problem areas.

JOUR 4350. Sports Journalism. 3 cr. hrs.

Study and practice in journalism dedicated to sports and general reporting on sporting events, figures and the industry. Survey of sports publications and online news services; news and feature reporting on sports in general publications. Media interactions with sports owners and figures. Reporting strategies for major sports. Special attention to multimedia formats. Prereq: JOUR 2100.

JOUR 4360. Freelance Writing. 3 cr. hrs.

Covers how newsstand, trade and online magazines work, how magazines use freelancers and writers, how magazine writing differs from newspaper reporting and other media, what excellence in magazine writing looks like and how students can focus, improve and polish hteir writing to sell to or work on a magazine.

JOUR 4400. Media Entrepreneurship. 3 cr. hrs.

The business side of being a journalist: management, financial, practical and professional issues running an online or print publication, operating as a backpack journalist, working as a freelancer. Management structures, business practices, contracts and marketing. Prereq: Jr. Stndg.

JOUR 4500. Newspaper Design and Production. 3 cr. hrs.

Fundamentals of design and production for print and online newspapers. Students develop skills in working with separate and integrated print and online delivery systems. Introduction to digital forms of news content for online news publications: audio, video, slide shows and podcasts. Digital production software. Prereq: JOUR 4200 or cons. of instr.

JOUR 4510. Magazine Design and Production. 3 cr. hrs.

Fundamentals of magazine design and production. Students develop understanding of basic elements of publication design and critical skills through analysis of various design problems. Prereq: JOUR 4200; computer workshop or demonstrated proficiency on the Macintosh computer with current design software.

JOUR 4520. Online Editing and Design. 3 cr. hrs.

Fundamental principles of processing and managing information in verbal and visual forms for Web publication. An emphasis on special editing and design issues created by the online environment and internet technology. Legal and ethical issues on the Internet. Prereq: JOUR 4200; computer workshop or demonstrated proficiency on the Macintosh computer with current design software.

JOUR 4600. History of American News Media. 3 cr. hrs.

The origin and development of Journalism in the United States considered in relation to American political, social and economic history. Consideration of newspapers, magazines, the electronic media, and important figures within each field. Prereq: Jr. stndg.

JOUR 4700. News Media and Foreign Policy. 3 cr. hrs.

Examines how media affect the design and implementation of foreign policy. Analyzes history of this process and issues of professional responsibility in relation to news coverage and humanitarian emergencies.

JOUR 4800. Methods for Advising School Publications, Teaching Secondary Journalism. 3 cr. hrs.

Covers strategies and methods for advising yearbooks, newspapers, online news and features in the context of scholastic journalism and for teaching journalism. Includes developing student staff; planning, production and assessment of scholastic publications and online products; evaluation of journalism texts for secondary level; working with faculty, school administrators, school boards, parents; budgeting; advertising sales; using desktop publishing and current software. Prereq: Jr. stndg.; JOUR 4200; cons. of instr.

JOUR 4931. Topics in Journalism. 3 cr. hrs.

Study of, and practice in, various areas of specialized work such as regional, small community, union, organization journalism, and the special interest press. Prereq: Jr. stndg.

JOUR 4953. Seminar in Journalism. 1-3 cr. hr.

Specific subjects of seminars to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Variable topics. Prereq: Jr. stndg.

JOUR 4995. Independent Study in Journalism. 1-3 cr. hr.

Prereq: Jr. stndg. and cons. of dept. ch.

JOUR 4996. Capstone: Journalism News Service. 3 cr. hrs.

Students are the staff of an online news service, providing coverage of the area's underserved. Students provide news stories using a range of new media and links to the online Diederich Magazine. Prereq: JOUR 2100; Sr. stndg.

JOUR 4997. Capstone: Magazine with a Mission. 3 cr. hrs.

Students are the staff of a city magazine that addresses Marquette's social justice mission. Students produce print and online magazines with a social media presence. Students write, research, shoot, edit, design and produce stories about people and events that affect lines and spark change. Prereq: JOUR 2100; Sr. stndg.

JOUR 4999. Senior Thesis. 1-3 cr. hr.

The application of rigorous methodology in developing and writing a thesis under the direction of an adviser. Prereq: Jr. stndg. and cons. of dept. ch.