The Journalist as Citizen
WRCT 258
Spring 2013 not offered
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| Certificates: Writing |
In this weekly writing seminar, we will explore how journalists exercise their roles as citizens, and, in turn, how journalism affects the functioning of our democracy. Using historic and contemporary examples, we will examine how, at its best, the media exposes inequity, investigates wrongdoing, gives voice to ordinary people, and encourages active citizenship. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS WRCT |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Schudson, Michael. WHY DEMOCRACIES NEED AN UNLOVABLE PRESS
Roberts, Gene. THE RACE BEAT: THE PRESS, THE CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLE, AND THE AWAKENING OF A NATION
Klibanoff, Hank and Graham, Katherine. PERSONAL HISTORY
Others TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
There will be frequent writing assignments in a variety of journalistic forms, including news, features, and opinion. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There will be additional meeting times associated with this course.
UPDATED INFORMATION: Students interested in taking the course should submit a one-page statement to the instructor (jeisner@wesleyan.edu) explaining their interest. These applications are due by Monday, January 17, 2011. Admitted students will be notified by Thursday morning, January 20, 2011. The first class meeting will be held as scheduled on January 20th. |
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