of Principles Journalism
Instructors
Sandra Fish lectures Recitations:
Morgan Heim Alex Ingersoll Yu Miao Valerie Gleaton Heather Mierzejewski
Goals of the class
The role of journalism in a democracy How news is defined, and how journalists cover the news in print, broadcast and electronic media Best journalistic practices Truth telling
Journalistic ethics Trends in print, broadcast and electronic journalism, including media convergence How business concerns impact the practice of journalism Emerging new sources of news, such as blogs, cellular phones, etc.
Class format
Two lectures and a recitation each week Readings in textbooks and on CULearn Check CU e-mail, announcements made to that list
Learning is up to you
We are merely guides, not reciters of facts to be regurgitated Many questions will be raised, we'll all work together to come up with answers This course is aimed at preparing you for an SJMC major, as well as to be a responsible producer/consumer of news
Grading
Three exams, two mid-term 20 percent each, and final 20 percent Three graded recitation assignments book report, ethics group study/presentation, reporting project, etc. 20 percent Attendance/participation 10 percent Class project 10 percent
Final Exam
1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3 If you have three or more finals that day, you must notify the instructors in the later classes six weeks ahead of time
Communication
We welcome interaction, especially in person Calling on the phone is so 1980s Don't text us, please E-mail is often quick and efficient Talk to me after class or stop by my office!!
But....
I don't understand how you expect us to read all of the passages out of our books, stuff on Web CT and then read another book and right a book report. How is sitting a classroom as important as what you show you have learned on a test? That's like something we did in kindergarten. This is supposed to be college. This school needs to rethink alot of its policies..
i>clickers
class, Each several questions will be asked and responses recorded. 1 point for attending class Some questions will gauge opinion Some questions will cover readings Some questions will receive up to 0.5 points to be added to attendance/participation scores At least 3 points will be dropped at end of semester
Why clickers?
A) Allows you to express what may be unpopular views anonymously B) Gives you a break from listening to Fish C) Another metric for grading D) Fish digs geeky tools E) Gives you a chance to interact with your peers
What is your expected major?
A) B) C) D) E) Broadcast news Broadcast production Media studies News editorial Other
What's your career goal?
A) Television or radio B) Newspapers C) Magazines D) Public relations E) Other
What's your favorite type of news?
A) B) C) D) E) Business Government/local Sports Lifestyles/entertainment Science/Environment/Health
A group reporting project
Sunlight Foundation gathers info about elected federal officials: http://realtime.sunlightprojects.org/ Boulder's carbon tax project: http://bouldercarbontax.org/
The goal
To experiment with a (relatively) new form of media To do some reporting and presentation (writing, video, audio, photos) To delve into a subject or two that interests YOU in a variety of ways To have fun!
If you're on the waitlist...
For Sections 120 or 180, you need to come talk to us about getting in a different recitation Other sections, come see us and we'll get you in
Help wanted!
A student needs a notetaker Prefer someone from section 120 Online training course Book Store gift certificate! Sample of notes to me to get more info!
J-school applications
Info session in class Jan. 30 Applications due 5 p.m. Feb. 20 Typically, you need at least a B in this class and in 1001 to get in
Join a group!
Society for Professional Journalists Multi-Ethnic Media Organization Association for Women in Communication J-Board Sports Mag Campus Press