ENGL 226 | Introduction to Journalism

This course immerses students in the craft of journalism to develop the skills and critical discernment required for writing as a journalist. The course is designed to equip students with an understanding of what news is, help students develop the two key journalism skills of reporting and writing of the news, and engage students in critically examining journalists' responsibilities in reporting and shaping public understanding and opinion. The course will introduce the fundamentals of journalistic writing, interviewing, and editing, as well as journalism ethics.