Pew Research Center
Explore the changing world of journalism by checking out what's getting reported, who's reporting it and how the world is getting its news. More details are here.
Journalism Resources
Pew has an extensive list of tools for journalists. Check them out here.
poynter
This organization supplies tip sheets, writing exercises, reports and many more resources for the beginning - or more experienced - reporter. Check out the website here.
storytelling
Tip sheets and storytelling help are all here from Poynter. More details are here.
newseum
This Washington center for journalism features exhibits, interviews with reporters and editors and the world's front pages, all for the clicking. See the rest of the Newseum here.
video exhibit
One of the many permanent exhibits at the Newseum is a collection of videos, including author interviews, virtual tours and much, much more. Take a look.
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Journalism Minor
Across disciplines
This 21-hour minor draws from the rich array of courses offered by both the English Department and the Communcations Department to give students a broad base of knowledge that applies directly and practically to the world of print, online and broadcast journalism.
Students shar
pen their writing, reporting and editing skills, with an eye to becoming part of the professional journalism community. They leave this minor with a firm foundation in the concepts that make a professional in this industry.
Students are further encouraged to create video and audio stories and to explore in depth the world of online news publishing.
Core Courses
Core (9 hours)
ENG 202 Introduction to Journalism
ENG 204 Introduction to Technical Writing
COM 361 Media Law and Ethics
or
COM 362 Communication Ethics
COM Electives
Choose two courses for 6-hour total
COM 265 Media, Culture and Society I
COM 268 Broadcast Journalism I
COM 280 Introduction to Digital Video Production
COM 361 Media Law and Ethics*
COM 362 Communication Ethics*
COM 465 Media, Culture and Society II
*If not taken as a core course
ENG Electives
Choose two courses for 6-hour total
ENG 301 International Journalism
ENG 302 Journalism Workshop
ENG 306 Essay Writing
ENG 310 Theory and Practice of Editing
ENG 311 Professional Magazine Writing
ENG 313 Writing About Sciences
ENG 314 Writing and Technology
ENG 315 Topics in Writing and Rhetoric
ENG 322 Language and Meaning
ENG 498 Internship in Writing
Other Courses
Other courses may be counted toward the minor if approved by the program coordinator.
At least 9 elective hours must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Courses taken to fulfill the Communication Studies major cannot be used to fulfill requirements for the Journalism minor requirements.
A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required in all courses counted toward the journalism minor, and the cumulative grade point average in these courses must be at least 2.5.
Some courses listed above have prerequisites or other entry requirements.
For more information:
Dr. Jennifer Brubaker
Assistant Professor & Journalism Minor Coordinator
Department of Communication Studies
Leutze Hall #236
962-7869
brubakerj@uncw.edu
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