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Kristin Louise Gustafson
BIS 204
Bothell Campus
Covers the basic elements of reporting and writing for print media, as well as meta-issues of ethics, the First Amendment, and a brief history of American journalism. Teaches reporting skills and the cultural context for the practice of those skills.
Class description
This course will cover the basic elements of reporting and writing for print media, as well as meta-issues of media criticism, ethics, the First Amendment, and a brief history of American journalism. The course teaches reporting skills, the cultural context for the practice of those skills, and critique of journalism practice.
Student learning goals
Fundamental skills in reporting news and features
Fundamental skills in writing for print media
Fundamental skills in media critique
Fundamental understanding of American journalism history
Fundamental understanding of ethical and legal issues in journalism, including the First Amendment
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
