JOUR 460

Spring 2020 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Mar 16-May 6

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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 spring 2020
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
34819	Online	BMT	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Kieser, E	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/20-05/06/20 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Broadcast Meteorology Section Info: Introduction to the fundamentals of preparing and presenting radio and television weather broadcasts. Emphasis is placed on the gathering of meteorological information, preparing weather forecasts for broadcast, explaining various meteorological phenomena, preparing professional weather graphics, and developing presentation skills. Special topics include science/environmental reporting (including climate change) and severe weather coverage. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate class standing.
34806	Laboratory	DV	1:00PM -3:50PM	M	172 Armory	Ng, Y	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/20-05/06/20 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Data Visualization Section Info: Data visualization is about presenting data in a way that helps us explore, identify and communicate patterns. This course is full of hands-on experience exploring advanced techniques in data wrangling, data analysis, and data visualizations via programming. 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 for this course, as course materials are built on Python and Jupyter Notebook. Students are strongly encouraged to complete both JOUR 460 DJ and JOUR 460 DV for a comprehensive introduction to data analysis and visualization in journalism. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman or Sophomore class standing.
68160	Lecture-Discussion	EC	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	328 Armory	Tate, A	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/20-05/06/20 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Editorial Cartoons Section Info: The Mighty Pen explores an important and pervasive form of political/cultural speech, the editorial cartoon. The course will look at how caricatures, symbols and words are combined to comment on contemporary issues in society that reflect our culture, politics and social attitudes. Eight-week lecture-discussion class includes the history of this form of commentary, old and recent issues linked to inflammatory editorial cartoons here and abroad and the art itself.