JOUR 61 - Writing for Print, Electronic and Online Media

3 unit(s)
Introduction to writing for media –newspapers, magazines, electronic and the Internet–as well as producing content for multimedia distribution in a converged media environment. Emphasis on how different media require different writing styles and content.

Repeatable for the English and Spanish version.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A and ENGL 2.
Grading: Letter Graded

Note(s): Writing for Spanish Media Topic: Suggested Spanish requirements include AP Spanish 4 or 5, and/or SPAN 1A and/or SPAN 1B. Students can choose the language they want to write, with mentorship for those wishing to improve or learn to prepare their stories in Spanish. Students will be introduced to Spanish language media, issues and related culture. Non-bilingual students will be encouraged to participate in exercises that will help them translate or write news stories in Spanish. Native Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to enroll in the class, but all students are invited to learn how to write and report for Spanish media at their own pace.

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