Are you curious what journalists do? Want to know if journalism might be for you?

Journalism shapes our understanding of the world, and never in living memory has its importance loomed so large. Sometimes thrilling, always challenging and occasionally dangerous, the profession offers opportunities to uncover truth, call out injustice, and reveal the world’s many delights. In this survey course, we’ll explore what journalists do and why. Students will practice elements of news writing, reporting, and featuring writing, and gain perspectives on multimedia, ethics and law. This introductory online course will provide a first step to people considering journalism as a vocation. It will also serve anyone who wants to improve their general written communication or simply understand the role that journalism plays in contemporary U.S. society.

Contact Laird to find out the next time this course will be offered.