JOURNALISM (JOUR)
JOUR 110. Journalistic Writing. (3 Credits)
An introduction to journalistic-style writing across media platforms, including broadcast journalism and public relations writing.
Equivalent: SOSJ 160
JOUR 190. Directed Study. (1-3 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Topic to be determined by faculty.
JOUR 193. Magis:. (3 Credits)
The Magis Seminar (Magis) introduces new Gonzaga students to the University, the Core Curriculum, and Gonzaga’s Jesuit mission and heritage. While the seminars will be taught by faculty with expertise in particular disciplines, topics will be addressed in a way that illustrates approaches and methods of different academic disciplines. The seminar format of the course highlights the participatory character of university life, emphasizing that learning is an active, collegial process.
JOUR 210. Civic Journalism. (3 Credits)
Emphasis on the style of journalism that fosters community engagement. Research, reporting and interviewing techniques that focus on news coverage of public organizations and groups that participate in framing public policy. A variety of writing styles will be utilized.
Equivalent: SOSJ 262
JOUR 220. Student Media Lab. (1 Credit)
May be repeated for credit.
Students will get hands-on newsroom experience in reporting, editing and writing for The Gonzaga Bulletin, creating both the online and print news product for the university. This one-hour credit class will require students to attend planning and production meetings and apply skills learned in the classroom to inform their colleagues on campus.
JOUR 270. Photojournalism. (3 Credits)
An introduction to the technical, ethical, and creative principles of journalism-based photography and video. Topics include basic camera functions, digital image-editing tools, and the intersection of photojournalism, digital-video, and short documentary filmmaking. Special attention will be given to the professional and ethical considerations of the practice and the unique differences that separate photojournalism from other forms of image capturing. Lab fee. Fall and Spring.
Equivalent: SOSJ 261
Course Fee: 100
JOUR 280. Design and Editing. (3 Credits)
Emphasis on design principles and editing skills for print and online journalistic platforms. Attention also to news values and philosophies.
JOUR 290. Directed Study. (1-3 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Topic to be determined by faculty.
JOUR 310. Public Affairs Reporting. (3 Credits)
Reporting municipal, county, state, and federal affairs. Open meeting, shield and disclosure laws, law enforcement and the judicial process.
JOUR 350. History of Journalism. (3 Credits)
The historical development of the press and journalistic practices in America. The focus is the development of journalistic values such as objectivity, accuracy, balance and legal and ethical issues such as free speech and access to public records.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits), Second Year (30 - <60 credits) or Third Year (60 - <90 credits).
JOUR 370. Emerging Media. (3 Credits)
Students integrate reporting and research with audio, video, photos and text to produce and design multimedia packages in a journalistic context. Students may utilize blogging, podcasting, social media and emerging media techniques. Some focus on analysis of the optimal platforms for presenting journalistic content.
Equivalent: SOSJ 367
Course Fee: 50
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits), Second Year (30 - <60 credits) or Third Year (60 - <90 credits).
JOUR 374. Documentary History & Analysis. (3 Credits)
The course explores documentary film as both a popular art form and as an instrument for constructing social knowledge. From early cinematic experiments to contemporary award winners, students will critically review the evolution of non-fiction filmmaking while analyzing the techniques that documentary filmmakers use to craft their documentaries. The larger ethical and societal impacts of documentary film will also be explored. Spring.
Equivalent: FILM 451
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits), Second Year (30 - <60 credits) or Third Year (60 - <90 credits).
JOUR 390. Directed Study. (1-3 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Topic to be determined by faculty.
JOUR 410. Special Topics. (3 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Course content focuses on emerging issues and topics that relate to journalistic practice and philosophy.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits) or Third Year (60 - <90 credits).
JOUR 420. Literary Journalism. (3 Credits)
The course focuses on writing longer forms of journalism. Content includes a look at the traditions of literary journalism in America, memoir-style nonfiction and using fiction techniques in nonfiction stories. Writing topics are individualized.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits) or Third Year (60 - <90 credits).
JOUR 432. CIS:. (3 Credits)
The Core Integration Seminar (CIS) engages the Year Four Question: “Imagining the possible: What is our role in the world?” by offering students a culminating seminar experience in which students integrate the principles of Jesuit education, prior components of the Core, and their disciplinary expertise. Each section of the course will focus on a problem or issue raised by the contemporary world that encourages integration, collaboration, and problem solving. The topic for each section of the course will be proposed and developed by each faculty member in a way that clearly connects to the Jesuit Mission, to multiple disciplinary perspectives, and to our students’ future role in the world.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites exist. Refer to Zagweb.
JOUR 440. Seminar: Media and Democracy. (3 Credits)
Examines the organizational, cultural, technological, and ideological nature of news. Attention is given to theories of the press, the construction of news, news as a form of knowledge, and the broader social implications of news organizations and practices.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits) or Third Year (60 - <90 credits).
JOUR 470. Documentary Filmmaking. (3 Credits)
Documentary filmmaking provides an environment in which students experiment with the combination of digital film aesthetics and documentary storytelling to produce an original short non-fiction work. The course includes examination of ethical issues in documentaries, the use of animation and interactivity in film and the role of documentary work in different cultures. Lab fee. Spring.
Equivalent: FILM 460
Course Fee: 100
JOUR 485. Media Ethics. (3 Credits)
Journalistic ethical issues ranging from fairness, balance and conflicts of interest to sensationalism will be discussed in depth. Overview of theories of leading historical and contemporary philosophers through the lens of relevance to contemporary media. Emphasis on use of ethical decision-making models.
JOUR 490. Directed Study: Special Project. (1-4 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Tutorial or a project proposed to faculty. Fall and Spring.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits) or Third Year (60 - <90 credits).
Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Journalism or Journalism.
JOUR 494. Independent Study. (1-3 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
In-depth pursuit of a topic proposed to faculty. Fall and Spring.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits) or Third Year (60 - <90 credits).
Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Journalism or Journalism.
JOUR 497. Internships. (0-6 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Professional work experience in journalism. Possibilities include print and online journalistic organizations and magazines. Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits) or Third Year (60 - <90 credits).
Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Journalism or Journalism.
JOUR 499. Capstone Project. (1 Credit)
Students demonstrate command of journalistic practices and philosophies in a comprehensive project and essay exam. Spring.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (90+ credits).
Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Journalism.