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.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

JRNL 1123 cr-1.5
Newspaper Writing & Editing
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.
Corequisites: JRNL 1160

JRNL 1130 cr-1.5
Photography for Print Media
This course introduces students to photographic skills and concepts used in public relations and journalism. Students will be instructed in the use and care of the 35mm single lens reflex camera, accessories, black and white darkroom equipment. Students will gain practical experience in the design and production of photographic images suitable for use in displays, editorial illustration, advertising, public relations, and journalism.

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 1142 cr-1.5
Computer Skills
This course introduces students to the use of personal computers and various computer applications. Students develop the skills and knowledge needed to produce computer generated material in the Journalism/and/or Public Relations field. They work with Windows based programs to create, edit, and format text, design and layout editorial, display advertising and work with images to create a variety of professional material.
Corequisites: JRNL 1141

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.

JRNL 1231 cr-3

Basic Photojournalism
Students will further develop their understanding of photography as it relates to journalism. Skills in using the 35mm camera, in black and white film developing, print processing, and making enlargements will be sharpened. Students will gain practical experience in photographing subjects using different lenses under varied lighting conditions. They will learn to apply the principles of photojournalism in supplying various kinds of newspaper and magazines photographs. News, feature, sports and photo stories will receive special attention. Students will also learn the basics of negative scanning and Adobe Photoshop.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1130

JRNL 1242 cr-1.5
Computer Skills
During this course students develop computer skills and learn programs for text production, advertising and page layout as used in the field of Journalism.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1141, 1142
Corequisites: JRNL 1231, 1261

JRNL 1261 cr-3
Advanced Journalism
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.
Perquisites: JRNL 1123 and 1160
Corequisites: JRNL 1262

JRNL 1262 cr-1.5

Political Reporting
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1123 and 1160
Corequisites: JRNL 1261

JRNL 1265 cr-3
Feature Writing
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.
Prerequisites: ( JRNL 1123 and 1160) or PRLN 1150 and 1162)

JRNL 1273 cr-3
Newspaper Production and Editing
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1123 and 1141
Corequisites: JRNL 1130

JRNL 2301 cr-3
Media and Audiences
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1100 recommended

JRNL 2332 cr-1.5
Advanced Photojournalism
This course is an extension of basic photojournalism and is designed for students who may be considering a career in photojournalism or as an adjunct to a career in writing. Emphasis will be placed on shooting a wide variety of subjects and working to a deadline, as well as the use of Photoshop®. Students will develop the skills required to prepare a photo portfolio that will assist them in marketing themselves as photojournalists.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1231

JRNL 2342 cr-3
Computer Skills for Journalism in a Macintosh Environment
Students will develop additional computer skills and design techniques in a Macintosh environment. Students will be provided with advanced instruction in newspaper layout, photoshop, web page design, and pagination to supplement JRNL 2372 Newspaper Publication I.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1242

JRLN 2353 cr-3
Research Techniques
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1261

JRNL 2373 cr-4
Newspaper Publication I
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1261
Corequisites: JRNL 2332 and 2353

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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1261
Corequisites: JRNL 2471

JRNL 2463 cr-1.5
Investigative Journalism
This is a practical course which will teach students the skills necessary to practice investigative journalism. It will focus on obtaining information from a wide variety of sources, including government and non-government organizations, individuals and others. Emphasis will be placed on interview techniques and other aspects essential to journalistic investigation.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1261

JRNL 2471 cr-4.5
Work Experience (Journalism)
A work experience is arranged during the fourth semester with newspapers in and out of the college area. The student will be given an opportunity to experience the daily routine used in the preparation of a newspaper. The student will spend four weeks under regular working conditions, in a work situation, performing the duties of full-time staffers. This will include the practical application of expertise acquired by students in the first-and second-year journalism courses.
Prerequisites: JRNL 2301 and 2332 and (2372 or 2373)
Corequisites: ( JRNL 2400 or 2401) and 2461 and 2463 and (2474 or 2477)

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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 2373
Corequisites: JRNL 2461 and 2463

JRNL 3100 cr-3
On-Line Publishing I
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 2474 and 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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1265

JRNL 3140 cr-3
Advanced Web Design and Writing
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.
Corequisites: JRNL 3100

JRNL 3200 cr-3
Media and Diversity
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: 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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3130

JRNL 3220 cr-3
On-Line Publishing II
Students will utilize their writing, research, computer, and visual design skills to develop individual on-line publishing projects.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3100

JRNL 3250 cr-3
Directed Study
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3100

JRNL 4100 cr-3
Daily Newspaper Publication
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3200

JRNL 4110 cr-3
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3200

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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3200

JRNL 4130 cr-1.5
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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3200

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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3200

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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3200

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.
Prerequisites: JRNL 4190