Carleton University · JOUR 4303

Specialized Journalism: Health and Science

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

The culture of health science research and major trends; key challenges confronting researchers and health science journalists around the world. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, production of an extended work of journalism.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
  • Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5303 , for which additional credit is precluded.
  • Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

The culture of health science research and major trends; key challenges confronting researchers and health science journalists around the world. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, production of an extended work of journalism.

  • Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
  • Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5303 , for which additional credit is precluded.
  • Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.

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