Winter 04/Spring 05 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Winter 2004 and Spring 2005; however, some (or all) may not be offered in either term.  The courses that are offered in Spring link to the Schedule of Classes.  Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Journalism (JOUR)  Department Info

JOUR 151 -- News in Mass Communications  (3 units)
Description:  Designed to acquaint the non-journalist with newspapers, wire services, information agencies, news magazines, broadcast cable and online news; analysis of social and historical influences on the news media.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 201 -- Photojournalism/Visual Communications  (2 units)
Description:  Photojournalism/Visual Communications. Reporting the news through images and graphics using digital cameras and computer labs. Photojournalism Law and Ethics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Sophomore standing or consent of Journalism Department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 202 -- Photojournalism Laboratory  (1 unit)
Description:  Students complete photo journalism assignments. Introduction to digital photography techniques.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Concurrent registration, JOUR 201; Sophomore standing or consent of Journalism Department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 205 -- Reporting the News  (3 units)
Description:  Gathering, evaluating, and writing news. Completion of this course with a grade of C or better also satisfies the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) requirement.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA); B average in First-Year English composition or consent of Journalism department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 206 -- Advanced Reporting  (3 units)
Description:  Comprehensive and accurate news presentation, with emphasis on interview techniques and coverage of major news stories. Completion of this course with a grade of C or better also satisfies the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) requirement.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA); Grade of C or better in JOUR 205 or consent of Journalism Department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 208 -- Law of the Press  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to Freedom of Expression. Responsibility of the media, libel, and laws pertaining to journalism.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 320A -- Editing  (3 units)
Description:  Theory and techniques of copy editing and headline writing; introduction to layout and design.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  grade of C or better in JOUR 205 and JOUR 208; at least concurrent registration in JOUR 206; or consent of Journalism department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 362 -- Writing for Media  (3 units)
Description:  Principles of media writing. Creation of final scripts for radio, television and film presentations.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE).
Identical to:  M AR 362; M AR is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 380 -- Writing for News and Documentary  (3 units)
Description:  Writing of news and public affairs programs for radio, television, cable, and other media with emphasis on news program and documentary formats.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205 and JOUR 206 or consent of Journalism Department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 396H -- Honors Proseminar  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

JOUR 399 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 399H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 405 -- The Study of News  (3 units)
Description:  Critical study and problem analysis of the media. Field work may include publication of conclusions.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 505.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 406 -- Magazine Color Photography  (3 units)
Description:  Techniques for taking and editing color photographs to illustrate magazine articles. Preparation of resumes and photo portfolios.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Usually offered:  Summer.

JOUR 411 -- Feature Writing  (3 units)
Description:  Writing the feature articles for newspapers, magazines or other media; specialized reporting and writing techniques.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205 and JOUR 206 or consent of Journalism department.
May be convened with:  JOUR 511.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 413 -- Reporting Public Affairs  (3 units)
Description:  Reporting Public Affairs. Study and practice of newsgathering on executive, legislative, and judicial levels in city, county, state and federal governments, with emphasis on both deadline writing and in-depth stories.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208 or consent of department to enroll.
May be convened with:  PA 502.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 414 -- Community News Services  (1 unit)
Description:  Students write stories on state government for client newspapers in rural and suburban communities statewide.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208 or consent of Journalism department.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 514.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 422 -- Publications Layout and Design  (3 units)
Description:  Theory, principles and practice of layout, pypography, and design for a variety of media.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of department to enroll.
May be convened with:  JOUR 522.
Usually offered:  Fall.

JOUR 439 -- Ethics and the News Media  (3 units)
Description:  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.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of Journalism department.
Identical to:  LA S 439.
May be convened with:  JOUR 539.
Usually offered:  Spring.

JOUR 450 -- Community Journalism: The Tombstone Epitaph  (3 units)
Description:  Students work as editorial staff to produce a local newspaper for Tombstone, Arizona. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of community newspapers.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208 or consent of Journalism Department.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 550.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 451 -- Community Journalism: El Independiente  (3 units)
Description:  Students work as editorial staff to produce a publication for the community of South Tucson. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of journalism.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208; or consent of Journalism department.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 551.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 470 -- The Press and Society  (3 units)
Description:  Critical study of news media performance in current affairs; changing requirements for socially responsible and professional journalism in a democracy.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 570.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 471 -- International Communications  (3 units)
Description:  Study of world news systems, including news gathering agencies, role of the foreign correspondent, the foreign press, the factors influencing international news flow.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206 and JOUR 208 or consent of Journalism department.
May be convened with:  JOUR 571.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 480 -- Reporting for Broadcast News  (3 units)
Description:  Advanced procedures and techniques in news gathering, writing and production of newscasts with emphasis on events coverage, newsroom organization.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Grade of C or better in JOUR 205, JOUR 206, JOUR 208 and JOUR 380; or consent of Journalism department.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

JOUR 485 -- Information Technology and Society  (3 units)
Temporary course:  offered during Spring 2005 only.
Description:  The course provides an analysis of emerging information technologies from a media literacy perspective. Special attention will be given to the study of Internet-related technologies. The goal is to develop a critical understanding of the application and effects of information technologies in society.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of the JOUR department.
Identical to:  COMM 485.

JOUR 493 -- Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 493L -- Legislative Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Working experience at the Arizona State Legislature; responsibilities draw upon student's area of major expertise and include preparing written and oral reports, summarizing legislative proposals, and providing information to legislators and legislative committees.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 494 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 496C -- History of American Journalism  (3 units)
Description:  The origins of mass communication in the US; its history from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on the evolution of news content and newsgathering techniques.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Grade of C or better in JOUR 205 and JOUR 206 or consent of Journalism department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 496I -- News Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  NES 496I.
May be convened with:  JOUR 596I.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 496M -- Directions in News Technology  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 596M.
Usually offered:  Summer.

JOUR 498 -- Senior Capstone  (1-3 units)
Description:  A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 498H -- Honors Thesis  (3 units)
Description:  An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 499 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 505 -- The Study of News  (3 units)
Description:  Critical study and problem analysis of the media. Field work may include publication of conclusions. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 405.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 511 -- Feature Writing  (3 units)
Description:  Writing the feature articles for newspapers, magazines or other media; specialized reporting and writing techniques. Graduate-level requirements include additional in-depth assignments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 411.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 513 -- Reporting Public Affairs  (3 units)
Description:  Reporting Public Affairs. Study and practice of newsgathering on executive, legislative, and judicial levels in city, county, state and federal governments, with emphasis on both deadline writing and in-depth stories. Graduate-level requirements include identification, through study and interviews, of a major Tucson issue and completion of a series of articles concerning that issue.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 514 -- Community News Service  (1 unit)
Description:  Students write stories on state government for client newspapers in rural and suburban communities statewide. Graduate-level requirements include identification, through study and interviews, of a major state issue, and completion of a series of articles concerning that issue.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 414.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 522 -- Publications Layout and Design  (3 units)
Description:  Theory, principles and practice of layout, pypography, and design for a variety of media. Graduate-level requirements include critically analyzing a major publication and redesigning it according to newest principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 422.
Usually offered:  Fall.

JOUR 539 -- Ethics and the News Media  (3 units)
Description:  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. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper examining a major ethical issue and providing a critique regarding how the media covered the issue.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  LA S 539.
May be convened with:  JOUR 439.
Usually offered:  Fall.

JOUR 550 -- Community Journalism: The Tombstone Epitaph  (3 units)
Description:  Students work as editorial staff to produce a local newspaper for Tombstone, Arizona. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of community newspapers. Graduate-level requirements include assuming leadership roles, such as city editor or news editor, on the newspaper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 450.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 551 -- Community Journalism: El Independiente  (3 units)
Description:  Students work as editorial staff to produce a publication for the community of South Tucson. Intensive study of problems and responsibilities of journalism. Graduate-level requirements include assuming leadership roles, such as city editor or news editor, on the publication.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 451.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 570 -- The Press and Society  (3 units)
Description:  Critical study of news media performance in current affairs; changing requirements for socially responsible and professional journalism in a democracy. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper addressing a modern media problem.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 470.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 571 -- International Communications  (3 units)
Description:  Study of world news systems, including news gathering agencies, role of the foreign correspondent, the foreign press, the factors influencing international news flow. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper on an international journalism issue.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  JOUR 471.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 593 -- Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 594 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 596H -- U. S. Press Coverage of Latin America  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  LA S 596H.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 596I -- News Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers. The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Identical to:  NES 596I.
May be convened with:  JOUR 496I.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

JOUR 596M -- Directions in News Technology  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper or project.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  JOUR 496M.
Usually offered:  Summer.

JOUR 599 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

JOUR 900 -- Research  (2-4 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 909 -- Master's Report  (1-3 units)
Description:  Individual study or special project or formal report thereof submitted in lieu of thesis for certain master's degrees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 910 -- Thesis  (2-6 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

JOUR 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  a Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.