JRN 217: Introduction to Feature Writing

In this course, students write articles such as profiles, obituaries, and human interest stories with an emphasis on various feature writing and reporting techniques. These may include narrative leads, circle kickers, interviews with multiple sources, online research and crowd-sourcing using social media. Media law and ethics are also examined.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; JRN 111 minimum grade "C"

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

    offered in the daytime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

    offered in the daytime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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