JOUR 4410 - Reporting of Public Affairs

3 hours

Police, court, political and governmental news with typical practical news assignments assigned to professional reporters; background and practice in writing enterprise and investigative stories, including long-form non-fiction narrative writing. Focus on the role of the journalist, the role of the government and the Freedom of Information Act and open government acts. Students cover meetings and police, some at night and possibly on weekends.

Prerequisite(s): Journalism major or minor status; JOUR 3321 or JOUR 3323; consent of school.