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Journalism Core Classes
A minimum of 33 semester hours in journalism is required,
including:
A minimum grade of C is required in all journalism courses
that serve as prerequisites for advanced journalism courses. In certain cases,
a minimum grade of B is required. Also required is ENGL 2013. Students must
select a sequence when they enter the department.
Each sequence has its own class requirements. Please see the individual sequence
pages for that information.
News/Editorial
Broadcast
Advertising/Public Relations
All students are encouraged to
take JOUR 402V Internship.
(Learn more.)
Some classes with other departments can count as journalism electives.
See those here.
Other requirements
- Fulbright College and the University require certain
coursework for all its graduates. See a list of
these courses here.
- 40-hour Rule. Students must take at least 40 hours
of 3000-level or above courses from any college in the University. Certain
2000-level courses may be counted.
- 24-hour Rule. Students must take at least 24 hours
of 3000-level or above courses in Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences.
- 90-hour Rule. Students must take at least 90 hours
of non-journalism courses, any level.
- 25% "D"s Rule. Students may not graduate
if they have the grade of "D" in more than 25% of their coursework.
- College Writing Requirement. Each student graduating
from Fulbright College must write a research/analytical paper for at least
one upper-division course in his/her major. Satisfactory completion of
an honors project or senior thesis may fulfill this requirement. It may
be met in any course numbered JOUR 3133 or higher, or by completing JOUR
498V, Senior Writing Requirement, for one hour of credit. For more information,
see the guidelines available in the Journalism office.
Course descriptions
- JOUR1023 Media and Society (Fall,
Spring) A survey of mass media (newspaper, radio, TV, magazine, advertising,
public relations, photography, etc.) which stresses their importance in
today's society and introduces the students to various areas in journalism.
Recommended for students considering journalism as a major.
- JOUR1033
Fundamentals of Journalism (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Introduces students to the skills of observation, critical thinking and
concise writing required in all aspects in journalism, as well as to the
technology needed in upper-level courses. Practice using references for
grammar and journalistic style. Prerequisite to JOUR2013, 2033, 2063, 4143.
Corequisite: JOUR1030L.
- JOUR1030L Fundamentals of Journalism Labratory (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- JOUR2013
News Reporting I (Fall, Spring). Intensive training
in the methods of gathering and writing news. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours.
Prerequisite: JOUR1023, JOUR1033.
- JOUR2013H Honors News Reporting I (Fall,
Spring). Intensive training in the methods of gathering and writing news.
Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Prerequisite: JOUR1023, JOUR1033.
- JOUR2032
Broadcast News Reporting I (Fall, Spring) Intensive
training in the methods of gathering and writing broadcast news. Lecture
2 hours, lab 2 hours. Corequisite: JOUR2031L.
Prerequisite: JOUR1033.
- JOUR2031L Broadcast
News Reporting I Laboratory (Fall, Spring) Provides
experience in basic broadcast news reporting techniques. Students find,
write and read news on KXUA weekly. Lab 3 hours per week. Corequisite: JOUR2032.
Prerequisite: JOUR1033.
- JOUR2063
Media Technology (Fall, Summer) Introduction to
computer skills required in journalism; focus is training in the major
computer software used in the profession. Prerequisite: JOUR1023 and JOUR1033.
- JOUR2332
Photojournalism I (Fall, Spring) Beginning Course
in the fundamentals of photography, including darkroom procedures, composition
and the use of cameras. Lecture 2 hours per week. Corequisite: JOUR2331L.
- JOUR2331L
Photojournalism I Laboratory (Fall, Spring) Provides
experience in photography lab techniques. Laboratory facilities are supplied.
Laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: JOUR2332.
- JOUR3013
Editing (Fall, Spring) Theories and practices
in newspaper editing, copyreading, headline writing, page layout and the
gathering and publication of written and pictorial information. Prerequisite: JOUR1023 and JOUR2013.
- JOUR3023
News Reporting II (Fall, Spring, Summer) Continuation
of JOUR2013. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hour. Corequisite: JOUR3020L.
Prerequisite: JOUR2013.
- JOUR3020L
News Reporting II Laboratory (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Corequisite: JOUR3023.
- JOUR3072
Broadcast News Reporting II (Fall, Spring) Advanced
techniques in broadcast journalism including: covering beats; writing and
interviewing; and producing news programs for television. Corequisite: JOUR3071L.
Prerequisite: JOUR2032 and JOUR2031L.
- JOUR3071L
Broadcast News Reporting II Laboratory (Fall,
Spring) Television studio production including producing, directing, teleprompter,
character generation, audio, lighting and camera operation. Produce weekly
TV news program for broadcast. Corequisite: JOUR3072.
Prerequisite: JOUR2032 and JOUR2031L.
- JOUR3083
Photojournalism II (Fall, Spring, Summer) Study
of news and feature photography. Includes planning and shooting photographs
for newspapers and magazines, photojournalistic techniques, and other aspects
of photographing for publication. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours per
week. Corequisite: JOUR3080L. Prerequisite: JOUR2332 and JOUR2331L.
- JOUR3080L
Photojournalism II Laboratory (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Corequisite: JOUR3083.
- JOUR3093
Web Design for Journalism, Advertising & Public
Relations (Spring) Basic UNIX and HTML, and leading web design software.
Major focus is on journalistic informational and commerical sites; minor
focus on personal pages.
Prerequite: JOUR2063
- JOUR3123
Feature Writing (Fall, Spring, Summer) Study of
non-fiction newspaper and magazine feature articles with emphasis on locating
subjects, and on writing techniques and practice in article writing. Prerequisite: JOUR2013.
- JOUR3133
Editorial Writing (Fall, Spring, Summer) Study
of the opinion function of the news media. Includes editorial writing,
the newspaper editorial/opinion columns, letters from readers and broadcast
commentary. Prerequisite: JOUR2013 (or JOUR2032)
and junior standing.
- JOUR3163
Sports Journalism (Fall) Emphasis on techniques
and principles of coverage of sports and sports-related subjects on and
off the field, and on the relationship between sports and the mass media.
- JOUR3333
Ethics in Journalism (Spring) Critical examination
of specific ethical problems confronting professionals in all areas of
mass communications. Reading and writing assignments are aimed at familiarizing
students with the nature of the mass media and their social responsibilities.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
- JOUR3633
Media Law (Fall, Spring) Constitutional
guarantees, statutory laws and court cases applicable to mass communications.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
- JOUR3723
Advertising Principles (Fall, Spring)
Introductory course to the broad field of advertising. The course includes
a study of the role of advertising in modern society with emphasis being
given to the extent and manner of use of advertising in newspapers, magazines,
radio, television and other media. Student must pass this course with
a B or better to proceed to senior level classes, irrespective of catalog
date. Prerequisite: junior standing.
- JOUR3743
Public Relations Principles (Fall, Spring) Study
of theory, methods and ethics of public relations in modem society, business
and
communications. Influencing opinion through acceptable performance and
two-way communication. Recommended for students in many fields. Student
must pass this course with a B or better to proceed to senior level classes,
irrespective of catalog date. Prerequisite: junior standing.
- JOUR3923H
Honors Colloquium (Fall, Spring, Summer) Covers
a special topic or issue, offered as a part of the honors program. May
be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy
in journalism).
JOUR401V and 402V are variable credit courses. JOUR401V
carries 1 to 4 hours of credit and JOUR402V carries 1 to 3 hours of credit.
A student may count maximum allowable hours in either.
- JOUR401V
Advanced Journalistic Practices (1-4) (Fall, Spring)
Study of advanced journalistic practices and methods, individual or group
projects. Prerequisite: junior standing and 10 hours of journalism and
a 2.5 cumulative grade average.
- JOUR402V
Internship in Journalism (1-3) (Fall, Spring,
Summer) Credit for practical experience gained through a journalistic internship.
Report required on significant aspect of internship experience. May be
repeated for three hours. Prerequisite: JOUR major and junior standing
and 10 hours JOUR and 2.50 cumulative grade
point average. See the internship site
here.
Graduate students may take any 4000 or 5000 level course for graduate credit.
- JOUR4043
Government and the Media (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Focuses on the links between mass media and government and the increasingly
significant role of media in politics and government. Examines the power,
responsibility and performance of the press and public officials/government
agencies in their relationship with each other. Prerequisite: junior standing.
- JOUR405V
Specialized Journalism Seminar (1-3 IR) Primary
purpose of course is to enlarge the journalistic skills of students interested
in advanced forms of mass communication. Students undertake projects related
to particular aspects or problems of journalism. Content varies. May be
repeated twice for a maximum of six hours credit, as content will vary.
May be repeated for six hours.
- JOUR4063
Computer-Assisted Publishing (Fall, Spring, Summer)
In-depth, hands-on exploration of computer hardware and software in the
design and production of media messages. Examination of developing media
technologies and the computer's influence on design and conceptualization.
Prerequisite as of 2002: JOUR2063.
- JOUR4143
Public Relations Writing (Fall, Spring) Instructional
and writing practice to develop the professional level writing skills required
of public relations practitioners. Emphasizes different approaches required
for different audiences and media. Prerequisite: JOUR1033 and a grade of B or better in JOUR3723 and JOUR3743.
- JOUR4423
Creative Strategy and Execution (Fall, Spring,
Summer) The creation of advertising copy and layout for the mass media
with emphasis on strategy, the written message and physical appearance
of the advertisement. Includes laboratory component. Prerequisite: Instructor
permission and a grade of B or better in JOUR3723 and JOUR3743. JOUR2063 recommended.
- JOUR4453
Media Planning and Strategy (Fall) Includes the
study of media characteristics, market research, media strategies, media
analysis, media-market measurements and the development of media plans.
Emphasis is on the analysis of major mass media strategies, tactics
and planning. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and a grade of B or better
in JOUR3723 and JOUR3743.
- JOUR4463
Campaigns (IR) Applying advertising principles
and techniques to preparation of a complete campaign; determining agency
responsibilities, marketing objectives and research, media mix and creative
strategy. Emphasis is also given to campaign presentation delivery and
utilizing audio and visual techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
and a
grade of B or better in JOUR3723, JOUR3743, JOUR4423 and JOUR4453.
- JOUR4503
Advanced Feature Writing (Fall)
This course is designed for students with proven feature writing skills.
Students write a magazine-length non-fiction publishable story on a timely
subject that has connections to Northwest Arkansas. Stories will be published
in a student-managed forum. Prerequisite: JOUR3123
- JOUR4553
Magazine Editing and Production I (Fall. Spring,
Summer) Instruction with lab work in editing and producing various types
of magazines. Course includes magazine design, selecting and editing stories
and photographs, laying out the story and photo pages, and other mechanical
processes. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite as
of 2002: JOUR2063.
- JOUR4863
Television News Reporting I (Fall, Spring) Includes
the specialized knowledge and skills needed in field reporting, anchoring,
writing and producing news for commercial television. Also incorporates
videography and tape editing. Lab component arranged. Corequisite: JOUR
4860L. Prerequisite: JOUR3072 and JOUR3071L.
- JOUR4860L
Television News Reporting Laboratory (Fall, Spring)
Corequisite: JOUR4863.
- JOUR4873
Television News Reporting II (Fall, Spring) Continuation
of JOUR4863. Laboratory component arranged. Prerequisite: JOUR4863.
- JOUR4883
Advanced Television News Production (Fall, Spring)
Continuation of JOUR4873. Students prepare and present television newscasts
for air. Laboratory component arranged. Corequisite: JOUR4880L Prerequisite: JOUR4873. JOUR498V Journalism
Writing Requirement (1-6) (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- JOUR4880L
Advanced Television News Production Laboratory (Fall,
Spring) Corequisite: JOUR4883.
- JOUR4903
Community Newspaper (Spring) This three-hour course
will blend students' reporting and editing skills with instruction on how
regional newspapers select and present news to a local audience. This course
will instruct students in deciding on news stories for regional readers
and how those stories can best be written and displayed. The semester goal
is to
publish a paper. Prerequisite: junior standing.
- JOUR498V
Journalism Writing Requirement (1-6) (Senior Paper)
(Fall, Spring, Summer) Students may meet the college writing requirement
by producing a satisfactory honors thesis, or research/analytical paper.
The paper may be written in any journalism course numbered JOUR3133 or
higher, or by registering for JOUR498V. Requirements
can be found here.
- JOUR498VH Honors Journalism Writing Requirement (1-6)
(Senior Paper) (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- JOUR5003
Advanced Reporting (Fall, Spring, Summer) Stresses
public affairs coverage, interpretive, investigative and analytic journalism.
Course involves research, work with documents, public records and budgets
and specialized reporting.
- JOUR5043
Research Methods in Journalism (Fall, Spring,
Summer) Research methods of utility in journalism. Emphasis on survey research,
electronic data base searching and traditional library research. Prerequisite:
graduate standing or honors program standing.
- JOUR5043H
Research Methods in Journalism (Fall, Spring,
Summer) Research methods of utility in journalism. Emphasis on survey research,
electronic data base searching and traditional library research. Prerequisite:
graduate standing or honors program standing.
- JOUR5063
Issues In Advertising and Public Relations (Fall)
Seminar course involving the critical examination of the major cultural,
social, political, economic, ethical and persuasion theories
and/or issues relevant to advertising and public relations affecting individuals,
organizations and societies. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
- JOUR5073
Propaganda and Public Opinion (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Examines and analyzes the means of influencing and measuring public opinion,
with an emphasis on survey research and polling.
- JOUR5183
International Mass Communications (Fall, Spring,
Summer) Examination of national media systems, issues in international
communications, the role of the media in coverage of international affairs
and the impact of new technologies on mass communications.
- JOUR5193
Professional Journalism Seminar (IR) Examination
of complex problems encountered by professional journalists with focus
on research and analysis of the role of journalism in major social, economic
and political developments. May be repeated for a maximum of six
hours credit, as content will vary.
- JOUR5233
Media and Public Policy (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Focuses on the interaction between media, politics, government and public
policy, particularly on the impact and influence of the media on the public
policy agenda.
- JOUR5323 Documentary
Production I (Fall) In-depth study of documentary
film as non-fiction, long-form journalism. Covers subject, funding, research
and development, pre-production planning, field production, talent, music,
post-production, promotion, broadcast and distribution. Required trip to
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.
- JOUR5333 Documentary Production II (Spring)
A continuation of JOUR5323.
Students photograph, write and edit a documentary begun in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: JOUR5323
- JOUR600V
Master's Thesis (1-6) (Fall, Spring, Summer) Required
of all M.A. journalism students.
Courses that can count as journalism electives include:
- AGED3142/3141 Intro to Agri Communications. with
empahsis on public relations and strategic communications campaign planning.
- AGED 401V Publication Production in
Agriculture. Taught only in the fall.
Cross-listed as JOUR4063, Computer-Assisted Publishing.
- AGED401V Contemporary Practices in
Agricultural Communications. A professional development course meant to prepare students for their internship
experience.
- AGED4143 Electronic Communications
in Agriculture. Cross-listed as JOUR3093,
Web Design.
Catalog
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