Self-designed major in Journalism
Students planning a self-designed major in journalism usually select
courses which correspond with their area of interest, such as art,
the sciences or political reporting. The following courses are frequently
taken by journalism students:
- Contemporary Issues in International Relations
- Ethics
- Text Analysis
- 20th Century Thought and Culture
- Nonfiction Writing
- Contemporary World Cinema
- Political Communication
- Human Nature
- Comparative Politics
- Comparative Religions
- Persuasion and Mass Media
- Leadership Roles and Processes
- Journalism I
- Journalism II
Courses
110. Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies (Staff)
One to four credits.
Past courses have included “Religion, The Good Life and You:,” “Sex, Lies, and Stereotypes
through Spanish Film,” and “ArcView GIS.” This course may be repeated as the topic changes. Some topics may count toward the Global and Cultural Studies requirement.
150. Fisk 2003: Race and Diversity in the 21st Century (Katz)
One credit.
Through common readings, screenings and discussions, this course will consider some of the problems of race and diversity in the coming century. In particular, it aims to prepare students for participation in the annual Fisk University-Ripon College Conference. Grading is Pass-Fail.
200. Workshop in Natural Science and Mathematics (Williams-Norton)
Two credits. Offered on demand.
Integrated study of science and mathematics through laboratory investigation, field trips, problem-solving, discussion, group work and projects. Emphasis will be on “hands-on” investigation and observation. Activities will support concepts which are basic to all natural sciences and demonstrate the interrelatedness of science and mathematics. Participants will do a variety of experiments using common, everyday materials and discuss how the underlying concepts can be used to explain everyday happenings. Participants and instructors will discuss how activities may be adapted for use in elementary school classrooms, how performance in “hands-on” learning can be evaluated, and what resources are available to support elementary science and math. Participants will become familiar with the use of a telecommunications network to support communication among teachers and access to math and science resources. Specifically designed for elementary teachers but open to others: administrators, students seeking elementary certification, other teachers.
211. Journalism I (Sorenson)
Two credits.
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of journalism, including interviewing, research, news writing, editing, features, columns, ethics, legal constraints and criticism. The focus is on the practice of journalism — students are graded on the quality of articles submitted.
212. Journalism II (Sorenson)
Two credits
A continuation of Journalism I, with emphasis on advanced writing and editing, management,
public policy and political reporting.
225. Mentorship (Pape)
One credit.
Basic principles and practices for mentors at Communicating Plus. Grading is Pass-Fail.
275. The Art and Culture of Turn-of-the-Century Vienna (Evelyn
Kain)
Four credits.
An interdisciplinary investigation of the epochal changes in world-view that introduce the modern era in the West. Using Viennese art and architecture as a basis, this course will explore how various aspects of culture are interrelated: music, literature, psychology, physics, philosophy, religion and various political movements such as Zionism, fascism and feminism. Lectures, guest speakers, discussions, tests and papers. In English. Same as Art 275.
311, 312. Great Works of Western Literature (Lowry,
Smith)
Four credits each semester.
A collective enterprise in which students read in translation books of major importance in the Western tradition, drawn from ancient and modern languages, philosophy, politics and government, theatre, English, anthropology, physics and religion. These works then are discussed and written about. Students will learn to take intellectual risks in a context where they must qualify their opinions in the face of informed disagreement. Same as World Literature
311.
400. Senior Study Groups (Staff)
One credit.
Topics vary each semester. Enrollment limited to 12 students.
541, 542. Independent Study (Staff)
Two to four credits each semester.
Independent study and research culminating in a substantial paper. Limited to students with self-designed majors approved by the associate dean for academic affairs. An outline of the project must be submitted in writing for approval by the dean and by the student’s adviser.
551, 552. Independent Study: Internship (Staff)
Two to five credits each semester.
Supervised internship in area not directly linked to a major field, e.g., media or human resource development. The student will participate in a closely supervised internship experience
and will write a paper describing and critically analyzing the internship experience. The course may be repeated up to a total of eight credits. The internship must be approved, overseen and evaluated by a faculty member in a field of study in which the student already has earned 12 credits. The credits for the internship may or may not count toward a major depending on the nature of the internship. Interested students should consult the career development office to find out where internships are available. Prerequisites: At least 12 credits in a field of study from which the faculty director will be drawn; junior or senior standing.
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