JAMS 11 - Introduction to Reporting and Newswriting

    Recent Professors
    MARCUS THOMPSON
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    25–30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL C1000.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of JAMS 11
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    An introduction to gathering, synthesizing/ organizing, and writing news in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the journalist, analysis of exemplary journalistic models, and related legal and ethical issues. Students will report and write based on their original interviews and research to produce news content. Experiences may include covering speeches, meetings, and other events, writing under deadline and use of AP Style.
    Usually Held
    Tue 9:30am–11:20am, Mon Wed 11:20am–12:45pm