Fall 2010: RPW 262, section 01: Introduction to Journalism

Fall 2010: RPW 262, section 01: Introduction to Journalism

NOTE: This syllabus may change as class needs dictate.

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Professor: Dr. Fenobia I. Dallas
Classroom location/days: Science East 139, Wednesdays
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
Office location: Zahnow Library 219
E-mail address: fidallas@svsu.edu
Fall 2010 Office hours: TR 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.; W 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; and by appt.

Required Texts:

Kovach, Bill & Tom Rosenstiel. The Elements of Journalism. Rev. Upd. Three Rivers Press, 2007. ISBN 0307346706.

This text forms the basis for thinking about journalism and is used to write weekly editorials.

Lewis, Jon. The Mammoth Book of Journalism. Carroll & Graf, 2003. ISBN 0786711698.

This text offers samples of news writing to explore and discuss changes in journalistic writing over a period of time.

Cappon, Rene. The Associated Press Guide to News Writing. 3rd ed. Arco, 1999. ISBN 0768919797.

This text is a reference guide to writing, and offers samples for review.

Arco. The Associated Press Guide to News Writing. Peterson's, 2005. ISBN 0768919797.

This text is an alternative to the Cappon text.

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