Broadcast Journalism: Writing for Television

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Overview

Subject area

ENG

Catalog Number

214

Course Title

Broadcast Journalism: Writing for Television

Department(s)

Description

This course introduces students to the basics of TV news reporting. Students learn how to prepare questions for different types of TV interviews, and to organize, write and edit TV news scripts of various styles. Students will also proofread stories to adhere to the ethics of TV news reporting. Writing for special interest TV news shows that serve culturally diverse audiences will also be covered. Students will visit TV stations in order to write about careers in TV journalism.

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

011748

Course Schedule