JOUR 452

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Great Books of Journalism

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Credit: 3 hours.

Books written by journalists have had great impact on U.S. public policy and understanding, covering such topics as corporate power, political corruption, rural poverty, the atomic bombing of Japan, Watergate, and a soldiers-eye view of war. From hard-edged investigations to nonfiction literature, the readings broaden and deepen understanding of the power and purpose of journalism beyond breaking news and celebrities. Readings from eight groundbreaking books, assessment of social and professional impact, ethical issues, reporting and writing approaches, and extensive class discussion.

3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Lit & Arts

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JOUR 452 class schedule data for spring 2021
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	61563	Lecture-Discussion	A	5:30PM -8:20PM	T	101 Armory	Usher, N	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/22/21-05/05/21 Degree Notes: Humanities - Lit & Arts course. Section Info: Please note, this course MEETS IN PERSON. This course examines the history of journalism through film and literature. We consider movies that cover journalism history from the 1880s to the present, looking to them as texts that can tell us about the history of the profession, changes in technology, and the role and position of journalism as a social and political institution. We will also read two to three books that help structure conversations around race and gender in journalism. Students will be expected to watch movies on their own, and in some cases purchase rentals on commercial streaming services. The in-person component will be limited to seminar-style discussion.