ENGL-241: ENGL-241 Introduction to Journalism: Editing Principles and Practices
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: ENGL-241 ENGL-241 Introduction to Journalism: Editing Principles and Practices
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3 class hours, 2 laboratory hours
Credits: 4
Pre-requisites (if any): ENGL-102
Course Description in college catalog:
This course provides an introduction to journalistic practices through developing research and writing skills fundamental to the work of reporters and editors. Through a focus on news writing, op-eds and reviews, students learn to pitch stories and revise their drafts for publication in the campus newspaper and for professional publication. Students are encouraged to follow best ethical practices for research and interviews, and challenged to apply the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics to real world historical and contemporary situations.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
This is an upper-division elective English class that fulfills major requirements for the A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences degree; it fulfills an English class elective for the English concentration
General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.
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Communicate effectively in various forms
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
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Demonstrate understanding of forms and conventions of a given genre in the context of an historical period or theme.
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Analyze texts through an historical, rhetorical, and/or theoretical framework.
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Generate a logical argument or article based on evidence from primary and secondary sources: clear thesis statement or statement of purpose, appropriate sources, transitional language, and progressive development of ideas or generate a sustained creative work or collection of works.
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Apply and synthesize appropriate knowledge to produce clear and effective writing.
Other program outcomes (if applicable).
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Integrate knowledge and skills in the program of study
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Work collaboratively to accomplish learning objectives
Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
Students participate in-class writing exercises, group writing, workshop critique, writer’s notebooks, technique-specific practices, reading and group discussion, quizzes, and exams.
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
