COMMUNICATIONS

243 JOURNALISM

Length of Course:  One semester

Credit Granted:  One-half per semester

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Language and Literature I or I (H) or Practical Reading and Writing I

Offered To:  Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

May be repeated for elective credit.

Journalism I is designed for the student who is competent or gifted in language arts in addition to English.  This course develops skills in copywriting, interviewing, and layout for the publication of the school newspaper.  Students will also examine the ethical and legal ramifications of journalistic writing.