Journalism
Courses

Journalism (JUR)

JUR 1113 Photography (Three hours)
A study of practical photography with an emphasis on photojournalism.

Offered fall semester

JUR 1123 Advanced Photography (Three hours)
Advanced photography experience.
Prerequisite: JUR 1113

Offered upon sufficient request

JUR 1133 Mass Media/Mass Culture (Three hours)
A study of the fundamentals of mass media so as to discover ways in which media impacts humans individually and collectively. (Same as BST 1133)

Offered fall semester

JUR 2111, 2112 Practicum in Journalism (One or two hours)
Work as a staff member for a University publication. A. Reporting, proofreading, advertising, editing, photography and layout on the Threefold Advocate student newspaper.
Prerequisite: JUR 2123. B. Writing, editing, photography, advertising
and layout on the Nesher yearbook. C. Work in other University journalism
functions.

Offered each semester

JUR 2123 News Writing I (Three hours)
A study of the basic principles of journalism.

Offered fall semester

JUR 2153 News Writing II (Three hours)
Advanced study in journalistic writing and reporting.
Prerequisite: JUR 2123

Offered spring semester

JUR 2333 Editing (Three hours)
Copy editing, headline writing, photo scaling and newspaper layout.
Prerequisite: JUR 2123 or consent of instructor

Offered spring semester

JUR 3111, 3112 Advanced Practicum in Journalism (One or two hours)
Advanced responsibility as a staff member for a University publication. A. Reporting, proofreading, photography, advertising, editing and layout of the Threefold Advocate student newspaper. B. Writing, editing, photography, advertising and layout of the Nesher yearbook. C. Work in other University journalism functions.
Prerequisite: respective experience in JUR 2111/JUR 2112 and consent of journalism advisor

Offered each semester

JUR 3203 Advertising Design (Three hours)
Introduction to the world of advertising from the art director’s point of view.
Creativity emphasis spurs students to write and design advertising which is effective in the real marketplace. (Same as ART 3203)
Prerequisites: ART 1311, ART 1321, ART 1331, and ART 2253

Offered fall semester

JUR 3313 Writing for Interactivity (Three hours)
An advanced exploration of writing for multimedia with emphasis on the principles of interactive narrative. Students write for on-line media, games, multimedia presentations, and other mediums. (Same as DMA 3313)
Prerequisite: DMA 2303

Offered each semester

JUR 3353 Public Relations Writing (Three hours)
Stresses the communication phase of the four-stage public relations cycle with emphasis on all forms of public relations and business communication writing.
Prerequisite: JUR 2123

Offered fall semester

JUR 3363 Magazine Writing (Three hours)
Study and practice in writing for contemporary magazines as a staff member or as a free-lance writer.
Prerequisite: JUR 2123 or consent of instructor

Offered fall semester

JUR 3373 Editorial and Interpretative Writing (Three hours)
Study and writing of editorials, columns, and other interpretative and analytical articles.
Prerequisite: JUR 2123 or consent of instructor

Offered spring semester

JUR 3383 History of American Journalism (Three hours)
A study of the history of journalism in the United States with particular emphasis on newspapers, magazines, radio and television.

Offered upon sufficient request

JUR 3493 Media Law and Ethics (Three hours)
A case-study approach to recognizing and treating law and ethical problems commonly encountered by media practitioners. Includes consideration of truth-telling, sources or information, invasion of privacy, copyright, regulation of materials produced, and telecommunication regulation. (Same as BST 3493)

Offered spring semester

JUR 4323 Advertising (Three hours)
Advertising: its economic role, layout, illustrations, copy, color, trademarks, slogans, media, campaign, and testing results. Study of buying motives of consumers and practical applications of preparing advertising copy. (Same as BST 4323)

Offered spring semester

JUR 4453 Public Relations Planning (Three hours)
The planning and management of public relations programs with practice in problemsolving and program development.
Prerequisite: JUR 3353 or consent of instructor

Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)

JUR 4461 Senior Seminar (One hour)
Specialized study of final career preparation. To be completed during the student’s final semester in residence.

Offered each semester

JUR 4473 Internship in Journalism (Three hours)
Practical experience working under a qualified professional in journalism or public relations.
Prerequisites: JUR 2123, JUR 2153, and JUR 2333, junior standing, and approval of journalism adviser

Offered upon sufficient request

JUR 4483 Internship in Public Relations (Three hours)
Practical experience working under a qualified professional in journalism or public relations.
Prerequisites: JUR 2123, JUR 2153, JUR 2333, and JUR 3353, junior standing, and approval of journalism adviser

Offered upon sufficient request