Feature Writing
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Overview
Subject area
ENG
Catalog Number
212
Course Title
Feature Writing
Department(s)
Description
This course teaches students the art of reporting, writing, and rewriting compelling feature stories for print and online media. Students will go beyond hard news and write substantial narratives with a focus on facts, detail, structure, storytelling, language, and style. It teaches specific techniques including sharpening instincts for discovering story ideas, knowledge-based reporting, conducting insightful interviews, dissecting data, exploring human-interest stories and verification.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FCE - Flexible Core - Creative Expression
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
037741