Community-Based Journalism

CANCELLED

Summer 2012 quarter

Faculty

Suzanne Simons writing, journalism, sociology

Fields of Study

American studies, communications, community studies, history and writing

Preparatory for studies or careers in

journalism, communication, publishing, community development, government, social services, nonprofits, education.

Description

In this hands-on writing-intensive journalism course, students will learn and practice doing community-based journalism. Specifically, we will learn and practice the fundamentals of journalism, particularly newsgathering, reporting, writing, and editing. Activities may include guest journalists, shadowing a local journalist or communications professional, and a reporting practicum on local government, events, organizations, or neighborhoods. We will also explore communication theory and the history and development of community-based journalism, particularly among communities whose voices have not traditionally been heard. 

Students registering for 6 credits will also do a journalism-focused internship of 40 hours during the quarter and spend at least one hour a week on internship-related assignments in conjunction with continuing journalism course work.

Advertised Schedule

1-4p Mon/Wed at Tacoma; no class weeks 3, 7, and 8

Location

Tacoma

Books

Greener Store

Internship Required

Students registering for 6 credits must arrange and complete a journalism-focused internship, spending 40 hours over the quarter with a local community media outlet (newspaper, radio or TV station), public agency, nonprofit organization or education institution.

Offered During

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