JAMS 21C - Express College Newspaper C

    Recent Professors
    MELISSA KORBER
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    15–20 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") or higher. JAMS 21B
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of JAMS 21C
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    An applied course in which students practice and refine advanced journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. Focus is on leadership, editing the work of others, improving writing and multimedia skills, and improving the Express. Enhanced leadership role includes outreach to the community and representation as journalist and leader at events. Students develop advanced abilities in writing, photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. Students will produce newscasts, an infographics, and reader surveys. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Students should serve in a leadership role.
    Usually Held
    Thu 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue 1:30pm–2:50pm, Tue 12:30pm–1:20pm, Mon 1:30pm–2:50pm