JOUR 21A
News Writing and Reporting
Course Description
This course provides instruction and practice in reporting, along with the fundamentals of news writing for media. It includes analysis of typical news stories, with a concentration on the language and style of news writing. Students will focus on the organization and structure of news stories, the development of leads, and the basic story types, while gaining practical writing experience. The course is NOT part of the student news publication, La Voz News.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39242 | JOUR 21A | 01Y | ·T····· | 04:00 PM-05:15 PM | Betsy Gebhart | L42 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2027-01-04 to 2027-03-26.
Footnote:
JOUR 21A.01: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
This course either has not submitted any materials to the bookstore for use or is using Open Education Resources. Please check with the instructor.
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Course Details
- Units
- 3 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.