Feature Writing

Download as PDF

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

Course Schedule