JOUR 199

Fall 2012 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 27-Dec 12

Undergraduate Open Seminar

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Credit: 0 TO 3 hours.

A changing array of courses focusing on special topics in journalism.

May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours in separate semesters, if topics vary.

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JOUR 199 class schedule data for fall 2012
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
55739	Lecture-Discussion	A	2:00PM -4:50PM	W	Richmond Studio	Paul, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Degree Notes: Discovery course. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Broadcast Voice and Profession Section Info: Topic: Broadcast Voice and Professional Performance. The course is designed to teach students the basics of broadcasting, newswriting, journalism theory, vocal and performance skills?for radio and TV. It focuses on broadcast voice, presentation skills, appearance and vocal criticism. Students learn that to be successful in a professional broadcast world, they must do much more than look/sound good on TV or radio. However, they also learn that voice, presentation and appearance play a large role in a successful broadcast journalism career. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
51657	Discussion/ Recitation	AD1	11:00AM -11:50AM	R	Gregory Hall	Potter, R Valkanova, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Credit: 3 hours
51658	Discussion/ Recitation	AD2	1:00PM -1:50PM	R	Undergraduate Library	Potter, R Valkanova, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Credit: 3 hours
51659	Discussion/ Recitation	AD3	10:00AM -10:50AM	F	Gregory Hall	Potter, R Li, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Credit: 3 hours
51660	Discussion/ Recitation	AD4	11:00AM -11:50AM	F	Gregory Hall	Potter, R Li, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Credit: 3 hours
35317	Lecture	AL1	11:00AM -11:50AM	MW	Armory	Potter, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Section Title: Intro to Digital Media Section Info: Using the context of Web-based applications, mobile applications, online video, social media, and gaming, this course covers topics fundamental to understanding new media forms. These include an introduction to the operation of the Web, the Internet, Web development, search engines, digital media formats, online media distribution platforms and networks, online audiences, scripting, and user interface design. This class is intended as a first course in digital media for those interested in both the practical skills and the critical intellectual foundations relevant to the Internet and new media. Meets with ADV 199 and MACS 199 Note: Students must register for both the lecture (AL1) and one discussion section (AD1, AD2, AD3 or AD4).
33146	Lecture-Discussion	E	4:00PM -5:50PM	TR	Gregory Hall	Meyer, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Degree Notes: Discovery course. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: I-Elect 2012: Multimedia Section Info: Multimedia election project Experience the excitement of a presidential election year while also learning cutting-edge techniques in multimedia journalism. Students will learn online, mobile, broadcast, print and social media techniques needed to participate along with more advanced classes in a real-world project that will preview and cover the 2012 general election in a non-traditional way designed to increase issue relevance among students. Students must be available to attend some Tuesday night meetings in addition to their scheduled class sessions and to work on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 6. The course will conclude shortly after the election. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
33134	Lecture-Discussion	I	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	Armory	Follis, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Degree Notes: Discovery course. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Reporting Science and Politics Section Info: In this election year, we will explore scientific topics (especially sustainable energy studies) and their place in the November election. Freshmen will get a chance to contribute to team reporting with upperclassmen on timely topics. No prior experience expected. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
55777	Lecture-Discussion	M	2:00PM -4:50PM	R	Gregory Hall	McDonald, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Degree Notes: Discovery course. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Sports Journalism Careers Section Info: Students will experience the variety of opportunities for sports journalism on both the University of Illinois campus and in the Champaign-Urbana community. Class will feature guest speakers, including representatives from print and electronic media, as well as opportunities to observe these individuals as they perform their professions. Some writing projects will be included, but please note that this is not a course to teach sportswriting. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
51295	Lecture-Discussion	S	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	Gregory Hall	Johnson, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Degree Notes: Discovery course. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Sustainable and Diverse Section Info: Sustainable and Diverse Journalism of the Future. How does the media and journalism practice sustainability and diversity? How does the media and journalism present sustainability and diversity? This class will explore the many ways that sustainability is possible within American journalism and how diversity is crucial to the success and continued health of journalism today. Using personal multimedia journalism as our method, we will explore novel ways to express and explore sustainability and diversity. In this class we will create personal blogs, books, posters, videos and other media types that explore sustainability and diversity in modern journalism -- all to help us explore how we might create the diverse, sustainable journalism of the future. No prior journalism or multimedia skills are required for this hands-on semester experience. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshman. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.