TransfermaticJOUR at Orange Coast College

    JOUR A210 - Advanced Newswriting and Reporting

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    Recent Semesters
    No scheduled sections on record
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 and JOUR A110 .
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course offers students insight and background into covering public affairs for print and online news environments. The course guides students through the process of community news reporting and writing, including coverage of student government, local and regional governments, city boards, police, courts and school boards. The course also covers legal and ethical issues in the news media as it pertains to public access, California's open meetings law, and other news gathering specifics. The course is designed for students pursuing media-related majors and for those seeking employment in the field.