JOUR 460

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-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 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
10470	Independent Study		ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Section Info: In order to register for this course, you will need to complete an Independent Study Form found here: https://go.illinois.edu/IndependentStudy. Students must complete all sections of the form before it can be submitted for review by their participating instructor. Once the form has been reviewed and approved by the department, the student will receive further registration information via email from the College of Media Student Services Center.
49131	Laboratory Lecture-Discussion	AD2 AD2	8:00AM -9:50AM 4:00PM -5:50PM	MW F	Location Pending 336 Gregory Hall	Ledford, S Ledford, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Global Focused Adv Documentary Section Info: Advanced Globally Focused Transmedia Storytelling - Ghana. Advanced storytelling over several media through immersive training, cross-cultural journalism and strategic communications focused on Ghana's Kayayei (young female head porters). Students will investigate the "pull" factors of the Kayayei migration from North to South. Students learn advanced technical skills training with ethical international practices, preparing them to tell complex global stories with cultural competency. Travel to Ghana will occur March 12-21, 2026. A program fee will be assessed for students in this course. Students must have applied to be admitted into this course.
34808	Online	HSV	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Davis, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Humanizing Science/Video Story Section Info: Today’s media consumers are increasingly reliant on visual stories. This class guides students in how to turn reporting on science research into an effective video story. Students will have a better understanding of how to structure a visual story for greater impact. Students will learn how to use video to not only expand their storytelling, but also expand their audience. Non-Degree seeking students may enroll on a space-available basis with consent of the department. To request enrollment, please email journ@illinois.edu. Upon approval, students will then need to complete an application through the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning to obtain permission to register: https://apps.citl.illinois.edu/non-degree-registration/NonDegreeStudents/Home Restriction(s): Restricted to Journalism major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.