JOUR 21A
News Writing and Reporting


Course Description

Instruction and practice in reporting and the fundamentals of news writing for media, with analysis of typical news stories. Concentration on the language and style of news writing; organization and structure of news stories; the lead and the basic story types. Practical writing experience.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
39242 JOUR 21A 02Y ·T····· 01:30 PM-02:45 PM Betsy Gebhart L42
······· TBA-TBA ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
JOUR 21A.02Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
3 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite
EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
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