Craft of Reporting News

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Overview

Subject area

ENG

Catalog Number

211

Course Title

Craft of Reporting News

Department(s)

Description

This course teaches the essentials of researching, reporting, and writing for print, online, and broadcast media. It exposes students to the step-by-step process of producing news content, from understanding the concept of news judgment to production and dissemination of news. Students will learn specific skills, including interviewing, from a diverse and multicultural perspective, keen observation, fact-checking, as well as writing on deadline and using social media.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate LaGuardia CC

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

011749

Course Schedule