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The University of Arizona 1993-95 General Catalog Catalog Home All UA Catalogs UA Home
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Journalism (JOUR) Franklin Building, Room 101M (520) 621-5710 Professors Donald W. Carson, Abraham S. Chanin, Philip Mangelsdorf (Emeritus), George W. Ridge, Jr., Jacqueline E. Sharkey Associate Professors Jim Patten, Head, Ford N. Burkhart, William F. Greer, James W. Johnson Assistant Professor Virginia Escalante Lecturers C. Bickford Lucas The department's program is designed to balance a student's development in the theory and practice of journalism with an even stronger emphasis on the humanities, arts and sciences. The department offers instruction in the reporting, writing and editing skills necessary for a journalism career along with in- house internships for professional development. Courses are also required to provide students with an understanding of journalism's role in society. The department offers programs combining the major in journalism with that in Oriental studies or Latin American studies. The department offers a major in journalism for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. For graduate admission and degree requirements, consult the Graduate Catalog. A Bachelor of Arts in Education with a teaching major in journalism also is available. The major in journalism: 26 units in addition to the general education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree described in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. All majors must take 205, 206, 208, 301, 302, 320, 413, 450 or 451 and 439 or 470. Students must complete one advanced course from among JOUR 411, 412, 415, 417, 419, and 451. No more than 35 units of journalism will count toward the 125 units needed for the degree. Journalism majors must complete at least 9 units in English writing or literature in addition to freshman English. The supporting minor: Students are strongly advised to minor or obtain a second major in economics, English writing or literature, history, political science, a modern language, anthropology, psychology, sociology or the natural sciences. The teaching major: 30 units, including 205, 206, 208, 301, 302, 320, 411 or 413; 450, 470. The teaching minor: 20 units, including 205, 206, 301, 302, 421 or 422, and 470. The department participates in the honors program. The Arizona Journalism Institute: The department has a permanent center for study and conference among professional journalists in the state. Freedom of the Press Award: Each year the department gives the John Peter Zenger Award to a journalist whose professional work has made an outstanding contribution to the preservation of freedom of the press and the people's right to know. Publications: The department publishes the local edition of The Tombstone Epitaph; the bilingual South Tucson Independiente; and The Pretentious Idea, a media review. In addition, students report on state government and the legislature for community newspapers. During the spring semester, the department awards the Don Bolles Fellowship to permit one student to work in Phoenix covering the legislature. Guadalajara Exchange: Students interested in Latin American reporting are offered a one-year exchange program with the School of Journalism at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Mexico. The Department of Journalism is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education for Journalism and Mass Communications. 151. News in Mass Communications (3) I II Designed to acquaint the nonjournalist with communications techniques used by newspapers, wire services, information agencies, news magazines and broadcast news; analysis of social and historical influence on the news media. 195. Colloquium a. Good and Bad News (1) II 205. Reporting the News (3) I II Gathering, evaluating, and writing news. P, CR 208, First-year Composition, knowledge of typing. Consult department before enrolling. (Identical with M AR 205) 206. Advanced Reporting (3) I II Comprehensive and accurate news presentation, with emphasis on interview techniques and coverage of major news stories. P, 205. 208. Law of the Press (3) I II Introduction to Freedom of Expression. Responsibility of the media; libel; and laws pertaining to broadcast and print journalism. (Identical with M AR 208) 301. Photojournalism (2) I II Reporting and interpreting the news through pictures. 302. Photojournalism Laboratory (1) I II Open to majors only. P, CR 301. 320. Editing (2) I II Theory and techniques of copy editing and headline writing; training on video display terminals. 1R, 3L. P, 208, 206 or CR. Department permission required. 362. Writing for Media (3) I II (Identical with M AR 362) 381. Reporting for Broadcast News (3) I (Identical with M AR 381) 396H. Honors Proseminar (3) II 403. Advanced Photojournalism (3) I II Reporting and interpreting the news through photos, photo documentaries, and photo analysis. Open to majors only. P, 301, 302. May be convened with 503. 405. The Study of News (3) I II Critical study and problem analysis of the media. Field work may include publication of conclusions. May be convened with 505. 406. Magazine Color Photography (3) S Techniques for taking and editing color photographs to illustrate magazine articles. Preparation of resumes and photo portfolios. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and two additional photo assignments. Field trips. May be convened with 506. 411. News Features (3) I II Writing the basic news feature article; specialized reporting and rewriting techniques. P, 206. May be convened with 511. Writing-Emphasis Course. P, Satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this catalog). 412. Reporting for Magazines (3) II Study of writing techniques for magazines; analysis of in-depth features. Students will write articles for publication. P, 206. May be convened with 512. Writing-Emphasis Course. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this catalog). 413. Reporting Public Affairs (3) I II Study and practice of newsgathering on executive, legislative, and judicial levels in city, county, state and federal governments, with emphasis on news sources and interpretive writing. P, 206, 208. May be convened with 513. Writing-Emphasis Course. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing- Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this catalog). 414. The News Agency: Arizona News Service (1) [Rpt.] I II Role and operations of the news agency, wire service or syndicate. Class members will form staff of Arizona News Service to supply client newspapers from bureaus in Tucson and Phoenix. Field trips. P or CR, 411 or 413. May be convened with 514. 417. Sports News Writing (3) I Students will cover sports events and write sports features. Interview and rewriting techniques. P, 206. May be convened with 517. 418. Travel Reporting (3) I II S Writing the basic feature article; specialized reporting and rewriting techniques. P, 206 or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 518. Writing-Emphasis Course. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements of this catalog. 419. Public Information Writing (3) I II S The history, principles and techniques of public information, the relation between news media and government, and the responsibilities of government and other public information specialists. P, 206. May be convened with 519. 421. Advanced Editing (3) II Study of layout and typography for news, photographs, and feature articles in newspapers. P, 320. May be convened with 521. 422. Publications Layout and Design (3) I Theory and practice of layout, typography, and design for magazines. P, consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 522. 439. Ethics and the News Media (3) I Analysis of ethical theory and how it relates to journalists' roles and responsibilities in a democratic society. Case studies involve questions of bias, accuracy, privacy and national security. (Identical with LA S 439) May be convened with 539. 450. Community Journalism: The Tombstone Epitaph (3) [Rpt.] I II Class members work as editorial staff to produce the local newspaper for Tombstone, Arizona. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of community newspapers. P, 206, 208, 301, discussion of preparation with instructor. May be convened with 550. 451. Community Journalism: El Independiente (3) [Rpt.] I II Class members work as editorial staff to produce a publication for the community of South Tucson. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of journalism. P, 206, 208, 301, discussion of preparation with instructor. May be convened with 551. 470. The Press and Society (3) I II Critical study of press performance in current affairs; changing requirements for socially responsible and professional journalism in a democracy. (Identical with M AR 470) May be convened with 570. 471. International Communications (3) I II Study of world news systems, including newsgathering agencies, role of the foreign correspondent, the foreign press, the factors influencing international news flow. May be convened with 571. 496. Seminar m. Directions in News Technology (3) [Rpt./1] S May be convened with 596m. 502. Freedom of Expression (3) II Analysis of access and barriers to information and communication at local, state, national and international levels; intensive study of the legal relationship between mass media and society. Open to majors only. 503. Advanced Photojournalism (3) I II For a description of course topics, see 403. Graduate-level requirements include an intensive photo essay illustrating a social problem unique to the Southwest. Open to majors only. P, 301, 302. May be convened with 403. 505. The Study of News (3) I II [Rpt] For a description of course topics, see 405. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper on an aspect of the subject matter. May be convened with 405. 506. Magazine Color Photography (3) S For a description of course topics, see 406. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and two additional photo assignments. Field trips. May be convened with 406. 511. News Features (3) I II For a description of course topics, see 411. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth profile of an Arizona newsmaker. P, 206. May be convened with 411. 512. Reporting for Magazines (3) II For a description of course topics, see 412. Graduate-level requirements include a major article demonstrating proficiency in the use of fiction-writing techniques used in non-fiction. P, 206. May be convened with 412. 513. Reporting Public Affairs (3) I II For a description of course topics, see 413. Graduate-level requirements include identification, through study and interviews, of a major Tucson issue and completion of a series of articles that suggest resolution of the issue. P, 206, 502. May be convened with 413. 514. The News Agency: Arizona News Service (1) [Rpt.] I II For a description of course topics, see 414. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper. Field trips. P or CR, 411 or 413. May be convened with 414. 517. Sports News Writing (3) I For a description of course topics, see 417. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper concentrating on issues raised in class. P, 206. May be convened with 417. 518. Travel Reporting (3) I II S For a description of course topics, see 418. Graduate-level requirements include a research project of student's own choosing involving a travel report and extra magazine-length travel article. P, 206 or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 418. 519. Public Information Writing (3) I II S For a description of course topics, see 419. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper. P, 206. May be convened with 419. 521. Advanced Editing (3) II For a description of course topics, see 421. Graduate-level requirements include assuming leadership positions such as news editor or copydesk chief during lab simulations. P, 320. May be convened with 421. 522. Publications Layout and Design (3) I For a description of course topics, see 422. Graduate-level requirements include critically analyzing a major publication and redesigning it according to newest principles. P, consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 422. 539. Ethics and the News Media (3) I For a description of course topics, see 439. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper examining a major ethical issue and providing a critique regarding how the media resolved the issue. (Identical with LA S 539) May be convened with 439. 550. Community Journalism: The Tombstone Epitaph (3) [Rpt.] I II For a description of course topics, see 450. Graduate-level requirements include assuming leadership roles, such as city editor or news editor, on the newspaper. P, 206, 208, 301, discussion of preparation with instructor. May be convened with 450. 551. Community Journalism: El Independiente (3) [Rpt.] I II For a description of course topics, see 451. Graduate-level requirements include assuming leadership roles, such as city editor or news editor, on the publication. P, 206, 208, 301, discussion of preparation with instructor. May be convened with 451. 570. The Press and Society (3) I II For a description of course topics, see 470. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper addressing a modern media problem and proposing a solution to it. May be convened with 470. 571. International Communications (3) I II For a description of course topics, see 471. Graduate students will be required to complete one extra research paper. May be convened with 471. 596. Seminar a. History of the Press (3) I II h. Latin-American Press (3) I II (Identical with LA S 596h) i. News Analysis (3) I II m. Directions in News Technology (3) [Rpt./1] S May be convened with 496m. |
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