JOUR 460

Fall 2020 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

A changing array of special projects, research or reading in journalism.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary.

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JOUR 460 class schedule data for fall 2020
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	33165	Online Lab	DS	11:00AM -12:50PM	MW	n.a.	Ng, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/20-12/09/20 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Data Storytelling Section Info: Prerequisite: STAT 100, STAT 107 or permission of instructor. Data analysis and visualization have become integral parts of journalism. This class will introduce you to the basics of storytelling with data, including: finding and downloading data, using spreadsheets and database manager software, and presenting data in a way that helps us explore, identify and communicate patterns. Students will work with local and national data and learn how to combine their data analysis with interviews and field work to produce meaningful stories. Students will learn about various design principles and narrative forms to tell a data story in an effective, engaging and accessible way. Basic programming skill is preferred, as course materials are built on Python and Jupyter Notebook. Please note: Credit will not be given if you took JOUR 460 34802/34806 in SP20, as the course content is the same. Please note: This section will have synchronous (live) sessions. *Eligible for PR minor. https://media.illinois.edu/pr_minor Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Junior, Senior, or Graduate class standing.
	50913	Independent Study	JBH	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Houston, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/20-12/09/20 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Section Title: JOUR 483 add-on IND study Section Info: This section is only for students currently enrolled in JOUR 483 who are approved for an additional hour of credit. If you need the fourth hour, please reach out to your undergraduate or graduate advisor for the independent study paperwork.