JOUR 1100 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Introduction to the News Media

This course introduces students to the role and function of the news media in a modern society, its important effects on people's lives, and its current challenges. It explores the role of the news media in enabling citizens to make informed decisions in a democratic society, and how well the media is fulfilling that role. It also examines basic journalism values such as accuracy, impartiality, and ethics. This course would be useful to students considering becoming journalists, planning studies related to mass media, or to those pursuing a career in business, law, public service, entertainment or other professions in the public eye. This course does not teach journalism skills.

Prerequisite(s): LET level 3; LPI with a minimum 26 on the essay and one of 5 in English usage, 5 in sentence structure, or 10 in reading comprehension; BC English 12 or equivalent with a minimum 80%; BC English Literature 12 with a minimum 80%; a university-level English course for which Langara College awards transfer credit, with a minimum "C" grade; or an "S" in one of ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110.

Note: This course is open to non-journalism program students.

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Last Updated: 22-OCT-2009

JOUR 1120 (3 credits) (2:0:2)

Journalism Research

A practical introduction to how to find information on people, government and corporations. Topics include library research, on-line databases, freedom of information laws and interviewing techniques.

Last Updated: 28-FEB-2002

JOUR 1128 (3 credits) (2:1:1)

Fundamentals of Reporting

Writing basic news stories and features; interviewing news sources; researching and reporting a variety of general-assignment news stories.

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Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 1140 (3 credits) (2:0:2)

Copy Editing

Students will be introduced to basic copy editing skills, focusing on newspaper style. Major topics include role of the copy editor, news values, language skills, copy editing techniques, Canadian Press style, and headline and caption writing. Many of the editing assignments will be done in lab under deadline pressure.

Last Updated: 23-JAN-2004

JOUR 1168 (2 credits) (2:0:1)

Photo Journalism

The students develop skills and concepts required to produce professional photographic news reports and photo essays, including combining words, still or multiple images and designs to tell a story. They learn the fundamentals of multimedia photojournalism for the Internet.

Last Updated: 10-DEC-2009

JOUR 1177 (3 credits) (2:1:2)

Newspaper Design and Layout

This course is an introduction to typography, newspaper design and QuarkXPress computer software. Students will learn to design newspaper pages that attract the reader's interest and convey information quickly and clearly. Applying these principles, students will create pages using the software QuarkXPress.

Last Updated: 23-JAN-2004

JOUR 1178 (5 credits) (0:1:11)

Multi-Media Production I

(Former Title: Newspaper Production I)

Students will write news and feature stories, take photos, and create news videos for multi-media platforms, including the program's weekly newspaper, The Voice, and its website.

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Last Updated: 22-OCT-2009

JOUR 1188 (2 credits) (2:0:0)

Media and Society I

An examination of the importance of journalism in western society and the Anglo-American tradition of press freedom, with special attention to landmark events in Canada, Britain and the United States.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 1195 (0 credits) (0:0:0)

Special Topics I

This number is reserved for Journalism courses that may be offered from time to time by: a) College Journalism Faculty who may wish to present a course in their specialty which may be of limited interest; or b) Visiting Journalism or Business Communications lecturers.

Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Journalism Program, unless otherwise indicated in the Registration Guide and Course Schedule.

Note: Announcements regarding JOUR 1195 offerings will be made in the Registration Guide and Course Schedule.

Last Updated: 12-FEB-2004

JOUR 1242 (2 credits) (2:0:0)

Specialty Writing

Writing for the specialty pages of the newspaper with an emphasis on critical writing, including editorial and personal opinion writing, entertainment reviews, and sports reporting. Students will apply techniques used by specialized journalists to sharpen writing and reporting skills.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 1298 (2 credits) (2:0:1)

Broadcasting I

An introduction to broadcast journalism, with emphasis on the skills needed for radio. Topics include writing for the spoken word, on-air voice delivery, the selection of interview clips, and the line-up of newscasts. Students produce, voice, and edit their stories on audio tape.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2228 (2 credits) (2:0:0)

Journalism Law

An examination of the legal system as it pertains to journalism. An introduction to covering the courts and to the laws that affect the working journalist, including libel, contempt of court, freedom of information and privacy.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2278 (6 credits) (0:2:14)

Multi-Media Production II

(Former Title: Newspaper Production II)

As editors, students will assign stories, photos and videos, copy edit and do layout and design for multi-media platforms, including the program's weekly newspaper, The Voice, and its website.

Last Updated: 22-OCT-2009

JOUR 2295 (0 credits) (0:0:0)

Special Topics II

This number is reserved for Journalism courses that may be offered from time to time by: a) College Journalism Faculty who may wish to present a course in their specialty which may be of limited interest; or b) Visiting Journalism or Business Communications lecturers.

Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Journalism Program, unless otherwise indicated in the Registration Guide and Course Schedule.

Note: Announcements regarding JOUR 2295 offerings will be made in the Registration Guide and Course Schedule.

Last Updated: 12-FEB-2004

JOUR 2328 (1 credit) (1:1:0)

Journalism Ethics

An examination of the role and responsibility of the news media, including credibility, conflict of interest, taste, press councils and accountability.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2358 (3 credits) (1:3:1)

Daily Paper Writing

A laboratory for writing to daily paper standards under deadline pressure.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2378 (3 credits) (2:2:0)

Advanced Reporting

Covering public affairs including the police, city hall, labour and education beats. Emphasis is on reporting for newspapers.

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Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2398 (3 credits) (2:2:0)

Broadcasting II

Designed to teach the basic skills of television reporting. Topics include telling a story with pictures, on-air performance, voice overs, writing to pictures, and the selection of interview clips. Students produce, shoot, and edit their stories on video tape.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2418 (3 credits) (1:4:0)

Corporate Communications

Promotional and marketing writing, including audio-visual script-writing, the media kit and employee publications. For students interested in the world of public relations and corporate communications.

Note: (Option, offered if numbers warrant)

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2430 (3 credits) (2:0:2)

Magazine Production

Working as a team, students will edit and produce the annual Langara Journalism Review, focusing on contemporary issues in journalism. Students will learn about editorial planning, budgeting, advertising, circulation, production and printing. This course also looks at the magazine industry in Canada.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2458 (3 credits) (2:2:0)

Magazine Feature Writing

Writing for magazines: generating and selling ideas; freelancing; understanding the industry. In-depth and profile writing.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2459 (6 credits) (0:0:16)

Fieldwork/Print

Internship in the print media for five consecutive weeks in the fourth term. Graded S/U.

Note: (Option for JOUR 2469)

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Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2467 (3 credits) (0:1:5)

Special Print Project

Working under faculty supervision, students will successfully complete a substantial piece of public affairs journalism suitable for publication in a newspaper or magazine. Project requires faculty approval.

Note: (Option for JOUR 2468)

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2468 (3 credits) (0:1:5)

Special Broadcast Project

Working under faculty supervision, students will successfully complete a substantial piece of public affairs journalism suitable for radio or television. Project requires faculty approval.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2398

Note: (Option for JOUR 2467)

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2469 (6 credits) (0:0:16)

Fieldwork/Broadcast

Internship in the broadcast media for five consecutive weeks in the fourth term. Graded S/U.

Note: (Option for JOUR 2459)

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Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001

JOUR 2488 (2 credits) (2:0:0)

Media and Society II

An examination of contemporary media models and issues, ranging from community media to world media systems; critical issues facing today's journalist; future roles and trends in communication systems.

Last Updated: 08-AUG-2001