In this course, students learn about journalism decision-making by studying real-life incidents involving journalists on the job. The case-study method allows students to consider the complexity of the challenges facing journalists as they deal on a daily basis with questions involving ethics, reporting and interviewing techniques, sourcing, bias and objectivity, news cycles, societal and personal assumptions and changing technology – all while operating under deadline in a competitive and often stressful environment. Students will also read and discuss critical assessments of journalism and analyze the performance of journalists today.
Prerequisite: Entry into the Journalism program or permission of the Program Chair