This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Journalism
JRNL 1100 cr-3
Explorations in Mass Communications
This course provides a broad introduction to mass
communications in Canada. It describes the key players who affect
the mass media in this country, including the people who work in
the mass media and the people who watch and listen to them. It
also examines the role of government and business in this
environment. In addition, the course discusses a variety of issues
relevant to Canadian communications, such as concentration of
media ownership and the dominance of American popular culture
in our country.
Students will learn to adapt their individual writing styles to meet
the needs of newspaper. They will write and edit news stories in
Canadian Press style and organize information in traditional
newspaper story forms.
Students will be introduced to photographic skills used in print
journalism. They will learn different types of photojournalism,
including news, sports and feature photography and the use and
care of 35mm single lens reflex cameras and professional standard
digital cameras. Students will gain practical experience while
photographing subjects in a variety of lighting conditions and
settings requiring different exposures and techniques. They will
learn how to produce both colour and black and white
photographs for publication, as well as basic principles of photo
layout and use of software to download digital photographs to a
Mac computer.
JRNL 1141 cr-3
Visual Design with Computers
Students will develop the skills and knowledge to produce
computer-generated material for print media, using appropriate
software. They will learn basic design theory, the history and
application of typography and how to critically evaluate visual
design elements.
JRNL 1160 cr-3
Introduction to Journalism
Students will learn the fundamentals of journalism, including
writing, research, reporting, newsroom operations, and the laws of
libel. They will examine the differences between news writing and
that of feature, column, and editorial writing. Students will critique
news coverage of local, national and international events and
develop the ability to recognize a newsworthy story.
Students will further develop their understanding of photography
as it pertains to journalism. They will sharpen skills in using a
35mm camera, and producing black and white and colour images.
Students will gain practical experience in photographing subjects
using different lenses under a variety of lighting conditions. They
will learn to apply the principles of photojournalism in conceiving
and creating various types of newspaper and magazine
photographs, with special attention on news, features, sports and
photo stories. Students will also continue to learn negative
scanning and use of Adobe Photoshop®.
Students will learn different approaches to news writing and
develop the ability to cover sports, business, entertainment, and
lifestyles beats. They will apply critical thinking skills to the writing
of columns, editorials, and reviews.
Students will learn how political stories are generated from
budgets, school boards, city councils, community organizations,
and federal and provincial governments. They will learn how to
access documents and people who are sources of information, and
how to evaluate and select information for use in news stories.
In this course, students learn how to write feature articles for
newspapers and magazines. The student will study the process of
producing ideas, selling a story, research techniques, writing and
rewriting, and surviving as a free-lancer. In-class writing exercises
are designed to help the student develop a feature writing style.
Students will learn how to produce a newspaper, using relevant
design and photo-imaging software. They will develop and practise
skills in copy editing, rewriting, proofreading, headline and cutline
writing, and page design. Students will develop teamwork skills and
the ability to critique their own work and the work of others.
This course is an introduction to the study of popular culture and
communication, with a focus on the nature and role of audiences.
Popular culture is examined in relation to consumerism, pleasure-
seeking, language and advertising, politics and the news.
Students will expand their skill in the use of 35mm cameras and
flash photography, and explore the basics of digital photography,
with special emphasis placed on covering news and sports, feature
pictures and photo stories. Students will learn to control on-
location lighting, develop computer-imaging skills, and understand
ethical and legal issues. They will address special topics including
how to build and present a portfolio and the nature of the
freelance market.
Students will learn how to research records at government offices,
registered charities, and publicly traded companies. They will
develop the skills necessary to interpret financial reports and
statistical information and to do research using the Internet.
Students will practise the skills necessary to publish a newspaper,
including writing, photography, editing, page layout, pre-press
production, and distribution. They will learn the basics of Web
design and writing for the Web.
Corequisites: JRNL 2332 and 2353 [No Corequisites effective: Sept. 05]
JRNL 2401 cr-3
Ethics and the Media
Students will learn about moral theories and will apply them to
topics such as conflicts of interest, offensive content, and
stereotypes. They will critically examine current issues in the news
and will explore the relationship between journalism and public
relations.
JRNL 2461 cr-1.5
The Community Newspaper
This course concentrates on the business of running a community
newspaper. Students will analyze the internal and external
operations of the production, management, advertising and
circulation departments. The student will learn community
newspaper structure and organization. Working in a team
environment, they will also learn a reporters’ share of responsibility
for the copy, photographic and production flow. The history of
community newspapers will be discussed and analyzed and
comparisons will be made with that of the daily newspaper
industry.
Students will develop the skills necessary to practice investigative
journalism. They will learn how to obtain information from a wide
variety of sources, including government and non-governmental
organizations, individuals and others. Emphasis will be placed on
interview techniques and other aspects essential to journalistic
investigation.
Students will experience the daily routine used in the preparation
of a publication during a four-week industry placement. They will
perform the duties of full-time reporters during their placement,
applying the skills they learned in the first two years of the
program.
Prerequisites: JRNL 2301 and 2332 and or 2373 [Prerequisites revised
effective: Sept. 05]
Corequisites: (JRNL 2400 or 2401) and 2461 and 2463 and (2474 or
2477) [No Corequisites effective: Sept. 05]
JRNL 2477 cr-3.5
Newspaper Publication II
Students will practise the skills necessary to publish a newspaper,
including writing, photography, editing, page layout, pre-press
production, and distribution. They will conduct news meetings and
develop teamwork skills through working on a group project.
Students will develop and practice the skills necessary to produce
the on-line version of the student newspaper “The Chronicle.”
They will learn how to use a variety of production techniques,
including file and Web site linking, and how to produce frequent
updates on developing and/or changing stories. Students will also
develop and produce “on-line only” articles.
Revised Prerequisites [effective Sept. 2005]: JRNL 2475 or 2477
JRNL 3120 cr-3
Social Issues Journalism
Students will explore the history and practice of “social justice”
journalism, a long-established branch of reporting that combines
feature writing, investigative reporting, and an invitation to change
that goes beyond standard journalism. They will learn about the
ethics and traditions of social-issues journalism.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1265 or permission of program co-ordinator
JRNL 3130 cr-3
Writing for Magazines
Students will learn how to develop the “writer’s voice,” to integrate
narrative and descriptive writing into stories, and to organize
material for magazine-length, non-fiction stories. They will develop
the skills necessary to rewrite magazine stories and to work with an
editor.
Students will learn both the technical demands of on-line writing
and new possibilities for reporting and storytelling: balancing
narrative (the writer) and exploration (the reader). They will
explore the potential for linking databases to Web technology for
information delivery in a project-driven course. Students will
develop an on-line portfolio.
Students will examine the media from the perspective of the
diverse audience, with a specific focus on issues such as race,
religion, gender and culture. They will develop the skills to report
on diversity with fairness and balance.
Prerequisites: completion of 60 Kwantlen credits which must include ENGL
1100 and JRNL 2301
JRNL 3210 cr-3
Magazine Production
Students will develop the skills to edit, design and publish a
magazine. They will learn about the relationships between the
editor and writer, the editor and art director, and the editorial and
departments.
Students will carry out a detailed investigation of a topic of interest
relevant to journalism. The investigation will be carried out under
the supervision of a faculty member with expertise in the area and
will consist of readings and research. Students will be required to
identify relevant sources of information and to develop a
comprehensive understanding of their topic, in addition to
submitting a final in-depth article or academic paper.
Students will produce and publish a daily newspaper. They will
develop the skills necessary to work with a tight deadline, in a team
environment, and on several stories at once. Students will practice
the skills of newswriting, photography, editing, page layout, pre-
press production, and distribution.
JRNL 4111 cr-1.5
Business & Management
Students will study two aspects of management in journalism. In
the first component, they will learn about management in a
newsroom or other media outlet. Leadership in both the
newsroom and the larger community will also be emphasized. The
second component of the course will focus on how to manage a
home-based business in desktop publishing, freelance writing,
photography or editing, and how to develop the skill of
entrepreneurship.
JRNL 4120 cr-3
Advanced Research for Journalism
Students will learn techniques for computer-assisted research and
use information gathered through those techniques to produce
original news stories and graphics. They will study advanced
Internet research methods, information analysis using spreadsheets
and databases, and methodologies for designing surveys, research
questionnaires, and polls.
JRNL 4131 cr-3
Advanced Editing
Students will learn advanced skills related to the editor's role in a
newsroom. They will practice coaching reporters on generating
and shaping story ideas, improving writing techniques, and
developing sidebars, visual aids and other elements to complement
a story, as well as editing complex stories for accuracy,
effectiveness, organization, and writing style.
JRNL 4140 cr-4.5
Work Experience II
A work experience is arranged during the seventh semester with
newspapers, magazines or online publications in and out of the
college area. Students will experience the daily routine used in the
preparation of a publication during a four-week industry placement
where they will perform the duties of full-time staffers. Following
that work experience, they will report back with an assessment.
JRNL 4190 cr-3
Directed Study Honours I - Research
Students working under the supervision of a faculty member will
identify a topic for their honours thesis and undertake a research
program that includes an extensive reading list developed by the
student and faculty supervisor. They will design an outline for their
thesis project.
Students will learn about the history of journalism in Canada, from
the first 18th century newspaper to the present-day multi-media
world. They will examine both broad historic trends in Canadian
journalism, such as the commercialization of the press in the 19th
century and the concentration of ownership in the 20th, as well as
more localized aspects, like regional differences among Ontario,
Maritime, francophone and western Canadian journalism.
Prerequisites: Completion of 60 Kwantlen credits which must include (ENGL
1100 or 1110) and (any second-year level HIST course or JRNL 2301)
JRNL 4210 cr-3
Journalism - Special Topics
Students will examine a current topic, conduct in-depth research,
and write a major academic paper on a current topic in
consultation with their instructor. They will do a peer presentation
based on their research.
JRNL 4290 cr-3
Honours Thesis
Students working under the supervision of a faculty member will
write an honours thesis based on the research and outline
completed in Journalism 4190. Students will engage in an extensive
process of draft-writing and revisions to produce the final thesis.
Students will explore contemporary mass communication and
journalism issues and research strategies. They will examine
advanced methodological approaches to mass communications and
journalism research though critical evaluation and evaluate the
strengths and weaknesses of a variety of research methods. This
course is mandatory for those students registered in the Bachelor
of Applied Journalism Honours Degree.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Journalism
Journalism Faculty
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