Carleton University · JOUR 1002

Foundations: Practicing Journalism in a Diverse Society

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Introduces students to concepts, issues and challenges in the contemporary Canadian media environment that shapes their professional role as practicing journalists. Also provides students with initial opportunity to practice basic writing, editing and reporting skills in preparation for professional online journalism, media or fact-driven fields.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): Registration in the BJ or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for JOUR 1103 .
  • Prerequisite(s): Registration in the BJ or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.
  • Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Introduces students to concepts, issues and challenges in the contemporary Canadian media environment that shapes their professional role as practicing journalists. Also provides students with initial opportunity to practice basic writing, editing and reporting skills in preparation for professional online journalism, media or fact-driven fields.

  • Prerequisite(s): Registration in the BJ or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for JOUR 1103 .
  • Lectures and discussion three hours a week.

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