Carleton University · JOUR 2203

Civics for Journalists

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

This course offers an overview of key public institutions and civil society organizations in Canada to prepare aspiring journalists to effectively and critically engage with these actors in generating important and illuminating coverage of public affairs.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002 and second year standing in the BJ program or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as MPAD 3002 .
  • Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002 and second year standing in the BJ program or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.
  • Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

This course offers an overview of key public institutions and civil society organizations in Canada to prepare aspiring journalists to effectively and critically engage with these actors in generating important and illuminating coverage of public affairs.

  • Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002 and second year standing in the BJ program or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.
  • Also listed as MPAD 3002 .
  • Lectures and discussion three hours a week.

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