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JLS
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600
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The History of Journalism
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This course studies the evolution of journalism from 1600 to the present. It examines the various forms that news took at different periods and in different places; how news influenced culture and was influenced by it, as well as by changing technology, business organization, and markets; how different audiences used and responded to news; and how the producers of news understood their work in relation to their society, their audiences, their employers and their peers.
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UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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JRN
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15A/B
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Introduction to Broadcasting-A/B
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This is a laboratory course. This course combines theory and practice to provide students in the university graduate program with the basics of news writing for broadcast and news gathering in radio and television. Along with the necessary technical skills, students learn to write for the ear as well as for the eye. They report and produce programs in simulated newsroom conditions. They learn to think about the ethical and practical issues which inform broadcast news journalism.
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Lab: 6 hrs.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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16A/B
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Print Reporting-A/B
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Students in the program for university graduates are introduced to the principles and standards of journalism, including such issues as freedom of press and the public's right to know. Within this theoretical framework, students build the professional skills required to report the news. Students are coached to think and write clearly, to interview sources effectively and to organize stories. Lab time is used to research and write news assignments in the city, often for same-day deadlines. Students are introduced to "institutional" coverage (city hall, courts, etc.).
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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17A/B
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Copy Editing/Layout-A/B
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Students in the program for university graduates will learn about the importance of accuracy, clarity and style in editing print news and features. The course focuses on the careful selection and creation of the appropriate word, phrase, headline, photo, layout and/or design.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 1 hr.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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18A/B
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Introduction to Magazine Writing-A/B
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First-year graduate students are introduced to the craft of magazine-style feature writing through lectures and a series of assignments, including a feature article. The theory and practice of descriptive and explanatory writing are stressed. Students learn to think through subject matter and the feature-writing form in an analytical way, to find a focus and develop a thesis; to conduct in-depth research and interview with a view to using scenes, dialogue and characterization as well as contextual information and analysis in a well-structured and engaging narrative article.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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19A/B
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News Reporting-A/B
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This course teaches the fundamentals of news reporting: accuracy, finding a focus, lead writing, clear and concise writing, story structure and organization, use of transitions and quotations, colour and detail, news judgment, story ideas, and ethical considerations. Instruction includes writing and reporting assignments in class and on the street. Interviewing will be a special component of classes during one semester. (formerly JRN 014).
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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50A/B
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Broadcast Reporting-A/B
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This is a laboratory course, building on the theories and skills developed in first and second year. Students will spend one day each week in a simulated newsroom. They will be required to write copy, line up newscasts, report on air, edit and script tape reports, while producing newscasts for television and radio. They will begin to incorporate current affairs techniques, long-form interviews and news features into their broadcasts. They will continue to explore the theoretical underpinnings of broadcast journalism.
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Lab: 7 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: (JRN 19 or JRN 19A/B) and JRN 199 and JRN 200
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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51A/B
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Copy Editing and Newspaper Layout-A/B
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Students are taught to ensure that a story is accurate and readable, to understand style, make a story fit an allotted space, and write headlines. Different approaches to layout, design and typography, and picture use are covered. Students will gain a working knowledge of newspaper production through editing, headline writing, selecting news and pictures, and designing pages.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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53A/B
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Print Reporting-A/B
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A newspaper lecture/laboratory course in which students learn news judgment and news writing skills, building on what they learned in News Reporting. The course also improves interviewing techniques, note-taking speed and ability to meet deadlines, skills as useful for online writing as for newspapers. Students learn to propose feasible story ideas. Units of time are spent reporting for The Ryersonian.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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54A/B
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Advanced Magazine Writing-A/B
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Through theory and practice, students come to grips with the nonfiction writer's craft. Students conceive, develop and produce works of journalism targeted for publication in magazines and elsewhere. They also conduct primary and secondary research into theoretical and practical aspects of long-form and short-form journalism. Technique - including structure and transitions, writer's voice, tone and cadence - is discussed with an eye to developing individual styles. But the emphasis is on achieving excellence in reporting, analysis, and writing. The aim is to produce work that meets professional magazine standards.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: [(JRN 16A/B or JRN 16) and (JRN 18A/B or JRN 18)] or JRN 56A/B or JRN 56
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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55A/B
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Advanced Magazine Editing-A/B
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This course focuses on developing the full range of skills required of editors at major magazines by introducing students to theory, context and execution of this type of work. Topics include: coming up with story ideas, refining an editorial concept, assigning and editing articles, main display writing, magazine design, the role of advertising and circulation departments, libel and defamation, website development, and on-line editing. Students in the course develop a prospectus and website for a new magazine.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: [(JRN 56A/B or JRN 56) and (JRN 57A/B or JRN 57)] or [(JRN 17A/B or JRN 17) and (JRN 18A/B or JRN 18)]
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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56A/B
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Magazine Reporting-A/B
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The aim is to bring students to an understanding of the nonfiction writer's craft - what it is and how it works - and to set them on the road toward mastering it. Lectures and exercises emphasize the kind of investigative reporting and narrative writing that makes calculated use of scenes, anecdotes, dialogue, point of view and authorial voice. Students are also led to examine critically the role and theoretical complexities of verification, analysis, independence and other aspects of journalistic excellence. Regular writing assignments - including a short, descriptive piece and works of business reporting and service journalism as well as a fully realized magazine profile - put such theory into practice.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: (JRN 19A/B or JRN 19) and JRN 62A/B
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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57A/B
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Magazine Fundamentals-A/B
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The emphasis in this course is on the acquisition and application of editorial skills, especially those at the entry level. Students receive hands-on instruction in copy editing, proofreading, display writing, fact-checking, and page-layout software. The course is also an introduction to the day-to-day workings of magazines and how the editorial department functions, as well as the economic, technological and cultural policy environments in which Canadian magazines operate.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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62A/B
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Feature Writing-A/B
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This course introduces the feature writing form, with emphasis on writing for magazines. Instruction and assignments stress the theory and practice of descriptive and explanatory writing. Students learn to think through subject matter and the feature-writing form in an analytical way, and to research and structure feature stories. Essentials of written style are addressed, including clarity, brevity, vividness, variety and originality. Other topics include how to conceive and develop story ideas targeted at real-world magazines. Course work includes reading published articles as well as practice in reporting and writing. (Formerly JRN 058.)
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Lect: 3.5 hrs.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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90A/B
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Magazine Masthead-A/B
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Final-year students learn the essential aspects of creating a magazine by producing their own publication. The Ryerson Review of Journalism is a perennial award-winning magazine that examines the practice of Canadian journalism while showcasing students' writing, editing and production skills. Students also handle the business side of the Review, including circulation, advertising, and promotion. In addition, student staff contribute features, updates and blog entries to rrj.ca, the Review's website.
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Lab: 4.5 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: JRN 18A/B or JRN 18 or [(JRN 56A/B or JRN 56) and (JRN 57A/B or JRN 57)]
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Course Weight: 2.00
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JRN
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100
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Information and Visual Resources
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This course teaches core ideas for the gathering and dissemination of information, while introducing students to the application of these ideas through specific skills which may include: photography, Geographic Information Science (GIS), and the use of databases/spreadsheets. Special attention will be given to increasing students' visual literacy and communication abilities. (formerly JRN 113).
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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JRN
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112
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Introduction to Online Journalism
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Students are given an opportunity to try several forms of online journalism, including breaking news, re-purposing of print material and online features. Rather than concentrate on coding, the course introduces the challenges and opportunities of this new medium, as well as engaging the students in the potential for converged reporting, interactivity and the financial stability of online news outlets. Assignments will include both individual and group projects, resulting in a publicly-available website.
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Lect: 1.5 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: JRN 199
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Course Weight: 1.00
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This mandatory course for journalism students is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students will write a Grammar test during their first year, as well as a make-up test if needed. Suggested resources (text, CDs, Web sites) will be offered for students to review relevant material.
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Lect: 1 hr.
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JRN
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200
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Introduction to Broadcasting
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This course introduces the values and techniques of radio and television journalism to second-year students. In a laboratory-classroom setting, simulating the operation of a broadcast newsroom, JRN 200 emphasizes specific skills of writing and newsgathering: knowing what is to be said, why it is important and how to write it for broadcast. Students will be responsible for mastering the basic technical and editorial skills of broadcast journalism, and for preparing reports in both media. (formerly JRN 240)
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 5 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: (JRN 199, JRN 19A/B or JRN 19 and JRN 100) or (JRN 199, JRN 19B or JRN 19 and JRN 113), Antirequisite: JRN 240, JRN 101
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Course Weight: 1.00
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JRN
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301
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Critical Issues in Journalism
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Students analyze and evaluate journalism, addressing whether coverage is accurate, inclusive and appropriate. Though the course may address a range of issues, it will focus on the marginalization and stereotyping of multicultural communities. Students will analyze case studies and experiment with ways of building skills to cover such groups fairly and accurate. (Formerly JRN 300)
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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JRN
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310
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TV Production Techniques
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This course introduces students to the hardware and techniques used in television production, and how those tools are used to support the editorial message. Students will be introduced to the operation of a television studio, editing suite, and electronic news-gathering equipment. Through hands-on assignments, students practice the technical, artistic, and logistical skills necessary to produce news reports and short documentary features for television.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: JRN 200 or (JRN 240 and JRN 101)
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Course Weight: 1.00
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JRN
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312
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Research and Story Editing
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This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of research and story producing for broadcast. The emphasis is on the identification of story ideas and angles and the gathering of background information. Interviewing techniques are also introduced. The role of research in news, information, and documentary programs is examined. The emphasis is on practical exercises and programs.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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Journalism Ethics: This advanced course prepares graduate students for many of the ethical problems they will encounter as professionals. Students work from case studies, discuss ethical issues as they arise in current media, and write research papers on issues that they choose in collaboration with the instructor. Broad themes covered at length include conflict of interest, rights of privacy, plagiarism, and the dangers and possibilities in the use of "fictional" narrative styles in feature writing for newspapers and magazines.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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JRN
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410
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Broadcasting Internship
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This course is a broadcast journalism internship. Students will spend six weeks at a professional broadcast venue where the student will be expected to perform duties assigned by the broadcaster. Students can either arrange their own internship or be assigned by the Instructor.
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Lab: 8 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: (JRN 15A/B or JRN 15) or [(JRN 310 and JRN 312 and (JRN 50A/B or JRN 50)]
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Course Weight: 1.00
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JRN
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412
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Documentary Survey
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From the newsreel to the newscast, a look at the great and not-so-great moments in Broadcast Journalism. Students will screen archival film and radio reports from the early days of broadcasting. Through the work of great journalists in the field students will track the development of programs and programming. They will follow broadcasting from its infancy to the latest developments in network news.
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Lect: 4 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: (JRN 15A/B or JRN 15) or [(JRN 310 and JRN 312 and (JRN 50A/B or JRN 50)]
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Course Weight: 1.00
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JRN
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413
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Newspaper Internship
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This course is a newspaper internship designed to give graduating students exposure to writing for publication in a daily or weekly newspaper. Students will spend up to six weeks working in a newsroom assigned to them by an instructor or pre-arranged by them with the instructor's approval. Students will be expected to work at a professional level and will be scheduled by the newspaper. They will be required to work a 40 hour week and may be required to do shift work.
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Lab: 8 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: [(JRN 16A/B or JRN 16) and (JRN 17A/B or JRN 17)] or [(JRN 51A/B or JRN 51) and (JRN 53A/B or JRN 53)]
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JRN
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414
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Online Internship
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This course consists of an internship with an online information service. Students in their graduating year will be assigned duties for up to six weeks at an online organization arranged by them, or by the supervising instructor. Work will be assigned and evaluated at a professional level.
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Lab: 8 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: JRN 112 or JRN 56A/B or JRN 56 or JRN 53A/B or JRN 53
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JRN
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800
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Television Documentary
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This is a laboratory course in documentary production. The emphasis is on effective storytelling through the medium of the television documentary. Particular emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the audiovisual and written elements of a documentary. Students will form production teams that will plan, write, shoot, and edit documentaries. A significant amount of work will be done outside of class time.
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Lab: 6 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: [JRN 310 and JRN 312 and (JRN 50A/B or JRN 50)] or (JRN 341 and JRN 902)
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JRN
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801
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Radio Documentary
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This is an advanced laboratory course in the craft of planning and preparing radio documentaries. Attention is given in the classroom to the technical, editorial, ethical, and artistic issues that are involved in documentary production. Students then go into the field and assemble a variety of radio documentaries that will vary in length, form and technique.
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Lab: 6 hrs.
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JRN
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802
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Investigative Techniques
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This course assists students in gaining the necessary skills to create investigative pieces for publication for traditional and new media, including the Ryersonian and other mastheads. It emphasizes the use of documents and computer-assisted techniques, the Internet, public records and databases.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: JRN 16A/B or JRN 16 or JRN 50A/B or JRN 50 or JRN 53A/B or JRN 53 or JRN 57A/B or JRN 57
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JRN
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803
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Freelance Writing
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Students develop an understanding of the structure, logic, and theoretical framework of reporting and writing articles for magazines and other media. Among subjects covered are the in-depth interview, the cross-check interview and the research involved for both; story preparation and development, finding the "angle" or point of view; anecdotal and other writing approaches; making the "think" piece readable; the use of facts and examples to balance and substantiate opinion and statement; logic, clarity, structure, drama, humour, and rhythm - the architecture that breathes life into a story. Also covered are the pitfalls and rewards of staff and freelance writing, the development and selling of ideas, how to tailor stories to editors' specific requirements, how to "fix" or rewrite a story.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: JRN 16A/B or JRN 16 or JRN 50A/B or JRN 50 or JRN 53A/B or JRN 53, Antirequisites: JRN 56B, JRN 56, JRN 54A/B, JRN 54
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This course will build on the skills and techniques acquired in JRN 019 and JRN 053. Students will explore the challenges of beat reporting in a competitive environment, producing breaking news, features and special investigations to be published in the School of Journalism's newspaper, The Ryersonian.
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Lab: 6 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: JRN 16A/B or JRN 16 or JRN 53A/B or JRN 53 or JRN 50A/B or JRN 50 or JRN 56A/B or JRN 56
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JRN
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902
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Television Masthead
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Students in this course are required to produce each week a number of newscasts of varying content and duration. Students are responsible for all aspects of the production: shooting, editing, writing, reporting and performing. The main emphasis of JRN 902 is on visual storytelling, interviewing, news judgment, ethics, professionalism and teamwork.
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Lab: 9 hrs.
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JRN
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903
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Newspaper Masthead
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Graduating students work as staff on the School of Journalism's newspaper, The Ryersonian. They are responsible for the operation and production of the paper from the assignment of stories, reporting, picture-taking, editing, headline writing, and page design through to paste-up of pages ready for printing. Students serve in a variety of editorial positions in the preparation of news, commentary, and feature stories for the paper.
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Lab: 9 hrs.
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This lab course will give students a chance to create and maintain an online news site. Reporting, editing and producing roles will be available, and the site managed to replicate a live site, including interactivity, responsiveness to users and opportunities for multimedia storytelling.
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Lab: 9 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: JRN 112 or JRN 50A/B or JRN 50 or JRN 56A/B or JRN 56 or JRN 53A/B or JRN 53
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Students in the online stream will be immersed in theories, skills and techniques central to reporting breaking and longer-form news. Special attention will be given to developing online skills, building on those learned in the broadcast, newspaper and magazine streams.
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Lab: 6 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: JRN 112 or JRN 50A/B or JRN 50 or JRN 56A/B or JRN 56 or JRN 53A/B or JRN 53
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