Journalism

ENG260 | First OR Second Semester
Writing ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬛NCAA ⬛RAI

A one-semester specialized writing class, this course includes news, feature, and opinion writing. Students will examine their world for its news potential, review basic writing competencies, experiment with a variety of journalistic writing styles, practice interviewing and library research methods, and acquaint themselves with the basics of prepress production. Several projects will be produced on the computer using software useful for yearbook and newspaper courses. 

Also emphasized are press freedoms and responsibilities. The course is of value to anyone interested in expanding their skills in communications and is a prerequisite for Publications: Yearbook and Publications: Newspaper courses.