JAMS 21A - Express College Newspaper A

    Recent Professors
    MELISSA KORBER
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    15–20 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL C1000.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of JAMS 21A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    An applied course in which students practice and refine beginning journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. The focus of study is on basic news, feature, and opinion stories. Students are introduced to concepts related to photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism.
    Usually Held
    Thu 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue 1:30pm–2:50pm, Tue 12:30pm–1:20pm, Mon 1:30pm–2:50pm