Master of Journalism Curriculum
CORE REQUIREMENTS
5001. Contemporary Issues in Journalism. (4
s.h.) (F)
Required for all students during first year of program. Overview of communications industry, influences
on news media, introduction to regulation and issues of the day.
5002. News Reporting. (4 s.h.) (F, S)
Required for all other courses except for 5001. Contemporary Issues in Journalism.
Should be taken as first or second course in the program.
Instruction in research and writing news story,
style and structure, copy editing as well as discussion of nature
of news.
5003. News Editing. (4 s.h.)
Accelerated, in-depth, computer-based
instruction in editing; editorial judgment, accuracy; headline writing;
fundamentals of page makeup; use of illustrations.
5004. Journalism Research
(4 s.h.)
Computer-based exploration of the
Internet, World Wide Web, databases and on-line libraries to develop
information gathering and presentation skills. Research approaches
and data analysis emphasized.
5005. Communication Law. (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: 20 credits in the program or permission of instructor.
Legal and philosophical study of government
regulation of information transmission from 15th century to the present.
Emphasis on legal descriptive research methods.
OTHER COURSES:
Students may complete their program by choosing from
other Master of Journalism courses as well as choices from across
the University. In addition, special course offerings on a variety of topics are offered from time to time. These range from 2-4 credit hours.
5101. Public Affairs Reporting. (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: JOU 5002 or permission of the M.J. director.
Instruction in feature writing and computer-assisted
investigative reporting, primarily dealing with public affairs in
the Philadelphia area.
5151. Literary Writing in Journalism. (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: JOU5002 or permission of MJ Director.
Writing in the increasingly popular narrative
style of today's journalism. Style and techniques often associated
with fiction are critically examined and applied. Related ethical
issues discussed.
5201. The American Magazine. (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Analysis of content, editorial policy and trends
in American magazine journalism; discussion of publishing procedures;
marketing, circulation, and advertising problems; reader research.
Class project: create prototype issue of magazine, with prospectus,
advertising, and promotional materials.
495. Writing Humor. (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: JPRA 410 or permission of instructor.
Attention to all forms of humor writing, with
the goal of developing style applicable to various genres and disciplines.
Assignments will include short anecdotal humor, columns, fiction,
and nonfiction. Students will write for publication.
5211. Media Management. (4 s.h.)
Comparison of the organizational structures
of news media; editorial content, advertising, circulation, and business
aspects.
5221. Communication History. (4 s.h.)
Study of the technological and social development
of communication systems from ancient to present times with emphasis
on historical/descriptive research methods.
5700. Seminars in Communication. (1-4
s.h.)
Special-topic courses in a broad range
of communication areas including print and broadcast news, magazines,
public relations, advertising, and new technologies.
5700. Seminars in Communication Abroad. (6
s.h.)
Summer seminar in London; study of
British mass media including print and broadcast journalism, advertising,
public relations, and film.
5983. Directed Readings. (1-4 s.h.)
5982. Directed Projects. (1-8 s.h.)
Faculty-supervised independent study
in applied communication fields; includes internships.
Questions about the MJ program may be directed to
Dr. Edward Trayes
E-mail: trayes@temple.edu or Ms.
Dolores Stanley, Administrative Coordinator at dolores.stanley@temple.edu |
