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Spring 1996 Course Descriptions ● School of Education and Social Policy ● Medill School of Journalism ● College of Arts and Sciences ● School of Music ● School of Speech ● McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science ● 0937 Naval Science [email protected] Course Descriptions, Evanston Campus Registration Northwestern University Last Updated: February 7,1996 Spring 1996 Course Descriptions School of Education and Social Policy ● 0200 - Education and Social Policy ● 0235 - Masters of Science in Education and Social Policy [email protected] Course Descriptions, Evanston Campus Registration Northwestern University Last Updated: February 7, 1996 Spring 1996 Course Descriptions 0325 - Editorial John Reque Editorial B01-0 BASIC WRITING Time: Tues 9-10:20 a.m. Three-hour evening lab once a week. Office Address: Fisk 108B e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 491-2063 Expected enrollment: 90 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Sharpens non-fiction writing skills in description, narration and exposition; requires journalistic standards of accuracy; gives a solid grounding in grammar and Associated Press style, introduces newswriting and copyediting; surveys newspaper, magazine and broadcast as areas of journalism; gives an overview of the school and the profession and prepares for the more specialized courses to come. TEACHING METHOD: Once-a-week lectures (guest lecturers in weeks 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) combined with once-a-week labs. EVALUATION: Lecture grade (20%) based on a final exam, three grammar/style quizzes and six short paragraph assignments. Lab grade (80%) based on lab assignments. READING LIST: The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. When Words Collide by Lauren Kessler and Duncan McDonald. Dick Schwarzlose Editorial C02-0 HISTORY OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS Time: MW 3-5pm Office Address: Fisk 204B Phone: 491-2066 Expected enrollment: 30 per section COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of the history of print and broadcast journalism -- its institutions, practices, principles and ethics -- primarily in the United States. The course also emphasizes contemporary media issues and their historical development. MAIN OBJECTIVES: First, to provide an understanding of journalism's history in the United States; second, to encourage students to discuss some of the issues confronting journalism today; and third, to conduct research and make judgments about a journalism topic of the student's choosing. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing. P/N not allowed. EVALUATION: The students final grade is based on three exams and a brief research project. READING LIST: G.J. Baldasty, The Commercialization of News in the Nineteenth Century. J.L. Baughman, The Republic of Mass Culture. Small packet of readings to purchase. Mary Ann Weston Editorial C02-0 HISTORY OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS Time: TTH 9-11am Office Address: Fisk 204C Phone: 491-4635 Expected enrollment: 30 COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of the history of print and broadcast journalism -- its institutions, practices, principles and philosophy -- primarily in the United States. The course also emphasizes contemporary media issues and their historical development. MAIN OBJECTIVES: First, to provide an understanding of journalism's history in the United States; second, to encourage students to discuss some of the issues confronting journalism today; and third, to conduct research and make judgments about a journalism topic of the student's choosing. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing. P/N not allowed. EVALUATION: The student's final grade is based on three exams, and a research project. READING LIST: G.J. Baldasty, The Commercialization of News in the Nineteenth Century. J.L. Baughman, The Republic of Mass Culture. Other readings to be announced. Bob McClory Editorial C20-1 NEWSWRITING Time: TTH 9-noon Office Address: Fisk 304D Phone: 491.3952 e-mail: [email protected] Expected enrollment: 15 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Newswriting introduces students to the fundamentals of reporting with emphasis on news writing. Students should learn how to gather, verify, organize and present news for a mass audience. PREREQUISITES: Basic Writing (Editorial B01-0) EVALUATION: Grade based on ability to write clear news and feature stories, involving reporting, interviewing, research, etc. Progress is crucial and much depends on quality of work at end of quarter. REQUIRED TEXTS: Reporting for the Print Media (5th Edition), Fred Fedler. AP Style Book. Mary Ann Weston Editorial C20-1 NEWSWRITING Time: TTH 1-4 Office Address: Fisk 204C Phone: 491.4635 e-mail: [email protected] Expected enrollment: 15 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Newswriting introduces students to the fundamentals of reporting with emphasis on news writing on deadline. Students should learn how to gather, verify, organize and present news for a mass audience. PREREQUISITES: Basic Writing (Editorial B01-0) EVALUATION: Grade based on ability to write clear news and feature stories, involving observation, interviewing, and researching documents from a variety of sources. Progress is crucial and much depends on quality of work at end of quarter. REQUIRED TEXTS: Writing and Reporting News, Carol Rich. AP Style Book. David Nelson Editorial C20-1 NEWSWRITING Time: TTH 9 - 12 Office Address: Fisk 204D Phone: 491.2087 e-mail: [email protected] Expected enrollment: 15 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Newswriting introduces students to the fundamentals of reporting with emphasis on news writing. Students should learn how to gather, verify, organize and present news for a mass audience. PREREQUISITES: Basic Writing (Editorial B01-0) EVALUATION: Grade based on ability to write clear news and feature stories, involving reporting, interviewing, research, etc. Progress is crucial and much depends on quality of work at end of quarter. REQUIRED TEXTS: NY Times AP Stylebook handouts Marda Dunsky Editorial C21-1 COPY EDITING Time: M & F afternoons w/3-hr. W lab Office Address: Fisk B16-A Phone: 491-5904 e-mail: [email protected] Expected enrollment: 45 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Focus on quality writing through editing and compelling presentation of ideas. Language Skills: spelling, grammar, punctuation, style and usage. Copy editing and writing: editing a variety of news and feature stories, headlines and captions. News judgment: the changing nature of news judgment; comparing your decisions with the professionals. Visual Communication: layout and design, photo editing; increasing your "visual literacy." PREREQUISITES: B01 Basic Writing, C20 Newswriting. EVALUATION: Factors in determining grades: Language skills, ability to "catch" major errors in a story, line editing skills, headline writing skills, news judgment skills, layout and photo editing skills, and lecture/workshop quizzes. Final two labs are key. REQUIRED STUFF: 1. B. Ryan and M. O'Donnell, "The Editor's Toolbox." 2. B. Ryan, "The Editor's Exercise Pack." 3. A 1996 almanac. Recommended: The World Almanac and Book of Facts 1996. 4. The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. 5. Webster's New World Dictionary (Warner paperback edition) 6. pica ruler 7. photo-sizing wheel RECOMMENDED: 1. T. Harrower, "The Newspaper Designer's Handbook." 2. The Chicago Tribune's Chicagoland Map (Rand McNally). Trossman/Ylisela Editorial C24-0 INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM Time: F 9-noon Office Address: Fisk B5 Phone: 708-491-7580 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] expected enrollment: 20 (maximum) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Examines the news media in their reformist role in public affairs reporting. Emphasizes the techniques of investigative journalism, and understanding the relationships that develop between crusading reporters and government officials. Covers the following topics: (1) The historical roots of "muckraking" journalism in the United States; (2) The societal forces that contributed to the resurgence of investigative reporting in the early 1970s; (3) The nature and techniques of contemporary investigative stories, including (a) the various decision-making factors that arise in their selection and preparation; and (b) the use of documents, interviewing, data bases and other methods of investigative reporting; (4) The effects of investigative reporting on public opinion, and government policymaking. In sum, the course will explore the historical sources, contemporary methods and societal impact of investigative reporting and other reform-minded journalistic enterprises. PREREQUISITES: Junior or Senior Standing EVALUATION: Class attendance and participation, critical review of a muckraking article from journals published between 1900-1910, investigative reporting story pitch, team reporting project. REQUIRED TEXT: (subject to change) 1. Gaines, "Investigative Reporting for Print and Broadcast" 2. Ullmann and Colbert (eds.) "The Reporter's Handbook" Ellen M. Bush Editorial C26 LAW AND ETHICS OF JOURNALISM Time: 10am to noon, M and W Office Address: Fisk B-7 Phone: (708) 491-5661 e-mail: [email protected] Expected enrollment: 30 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Examines the legal rights and responsibilities of the news media in the United States, and grapples with the ethical problems of contemporary journalism. Through legal and moral reasoning, explores the ethical, constitutional, statutory and judicial principles that are vital to a free and responsible media. Law discussion focuses on prior restraint, reporter's privilege, free press - fair trial controversies, defamation and invasion of privacy. Examines landmark court cases and discusses their societal significance and practical effects on journalists.