Courses - Fall 2026
JOUR130
Self-Presentation in the Age of YouTube
Credit only granted for: COMM107, COMM200, ENES143, INAG110, JOUR130 or THET285.
Additional information: May not count toward the Journalism major.
Students, as they make use of evolving technologies, need to be able to present themselves effectively in front of any number of different audiences through any number of different outlets. Whether in an interview on radio, a guest presentation at a conference, in comments on a video blog, in commentary on TV, in the lead on a self-produced YouTube video, or as spokesperson in front of investors or management, professionals need strong oral communication skills. This class focuses on strengthening those skills through active individual and group presentations, as well as, through discussion of key techniques and group critique of presentation publicly available in the social media space on sites such as YouTube.
JOUR150
Additional information: Not applicable toward journalism major.
Survey of the functions and effects of the mass media in the United States. A consumer's introduction to newspapers, television, radio, film, sound recording, books, magazines, and new media technology.
JOUR152
Introduction to Storytelling with Code
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR200.
An introduction to the ways markup and programming languages and computational thinking are transforming news reporting and storytelling.
JOUR175
Additional information: Not applicable toward journalism major.
An analysis of the information, values and underlying messages conveyed via television, newspapers, the internet, magazines, radio and film. Examines the accuracy of those messages and explores how media shape views of politics, culture and society.
JOUR181
Grammar for Journalists
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Credit only granted for: ENGL181, ENGL281, or JOUR181.
The basic grammatical structures of standard American written English and its conventions of punctuation, diction and usage in journalistic writing.
JOUR199
Survey Apprenticeship
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
S-F
JOUR200
Journalism History, Roles and Structures
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Introduction to the study of journalism from the standpoint of media history and sociology.
JOUR201
News Writing and Reporting I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in ENGL101, JOUR181, and JOUR200; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Restriction: For students intending to be journalism majors; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Introduction to news for the print and electronic media, development of new concepts: laboratory in news-gathering tools and writing skills. Students who earned 80% or higher on the JOUR181 diagnostic are exempt from the JOUR181 prerequisite.
JOUR202
News Editing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: JOUR201.
Restriction: Must be in a major in JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Copy editing, fact checking, verification and research across media platforms, including social, with consideration of story play and placement, graphic principles, headlines and SEO.
JOUR282
Beyond Facebook: How Social Media are Transforming Society, Culture, Business and Politics
Credit only granted for: JOUR289F or JOUR282.
Formerly: JOUR289F.
How has social media changed the world, and how has the world changed social media? This course explores how social media has influenced relationships, culture, industry, politics, and the information environment, as well as how significant global events and technological advancements have contributed to the evolution of social media. This course gives students a broad contextual understanding of social media that they may apply in their daily lives as well as future academic inquiry.
JOUR283
Probing War: Investigative Narratives and American Conflicts
Credit only granted for: JOUR283 or JOUR289J.
Formerly: JOUR289J.
What role should the American news media play when the United States is at war? Students will explore the realities of war through the work of journalists who pushed beyond the daily headlines, some risking life and limb, to challenge official versions and document uncomfortable realities about American conflicts.
JOUR284
Scandal: Exposing Corruption, Justice, and Vice in America
Credit only granted for: JOUR289P, JOUR284 or HONR239J.
Formerly: JOUR289P, HONR239J .
What are the ingredients of a juicy scandal? Money? Sex? Power? How are scandals uncovered? Why does society punish some scoundrels but not others? Come explore both serious and salacious scandals with a professor who's an expert in both--and who once exposed many scandals himself when he was an investigative reporter. This class examines scandals in politics, science, religion, social media, business, government, sports, and higher education; feeding frenzies, tabloid scandalmongering, undercover reporting, apologies, and cancel culture. Learn why even trivial scandals matter--and how scandals reflect what we value and ultimately who we are.
JOUR289I
Information 3.0: Exploring Technological Tools
In a mobile social media world with unlimited amounts of digital information available on demand, what does the future hold for a population that spends hours on their devices seeking, selecting, and sharing more entertaining content than critical information about national and world issues? This course explores innovative ways for producing digital content and engaging diverse audiences with important topics, such as those related to every student's major. Students also utilize new metric tools to answer the question asking how today's digital audiences consume various forms of media and content.
Students will expand their understanding of various digital information and the issues it raises, evaluate media research investigating how users interact with information for different purposes, analyze how diverse audiences seek, select, share and produce various types of digital information, and evaluate the ethics related to digital privacy and security.
JOUR320
News Writing and Reporting II: Multiplatform
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR152; and minimum grade of C- in JOUR201; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR347 or JOUR370.
Restriction: Must be in a major in JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Principles and practices of news reporting; covering news beats and other news sources, including researching news stories for accuracy, comprehensiveness and interpretation. Due to rigorous publication requirement, plan your schedule accordingly.
JOUR325
Capital News Service Bureau
Prerequisite: JOUR320; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Advanced journalism training. Students report as part of college's Capital News Service program.
Jointly offered with JOUR625. Students must contact the instructor for permission to register.
Washington, DC students should enroll in section 0101. Annapolis students should enroll in section 0201. College Park students should enroll in section 0301 or section 0401, depenging on their bureau.
Washington, DC students should enroll in section 0101. Annapolis students should enroll in section 0201. College Park students should enroll in section 0301 or section 0401, depenging on their bureau.
JOUR328G
Special Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Sports Enterprise Reporting
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR320.
Students will work as a team on a sports enterprise project. Previous topics have included gender equity in sports, youth sports & the media, betting and college sports, the economic impact of a new stadium on a city, and the future of football.
Students will work as a team on a sports enterprise project. Previous topics have included gender equity in sports, youth sports & the media, betting and college sports, the economic impact of a new stadium on a city, and the future of football.
JOUR328I
Special Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Turning Your Degree into Multiple Career Options
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must have earned at least 60 credits.
Whether you love your major or hate it, it doesn't matter. That's because the many skills you're learning in journalism and other humanities majors like -- English, History, Government & Politics, Philosophy, Sociology, etc -- are transferable into countless industries. You'll learn step-by-step how to inventory the most valuableskills you've gained inside and outside the classroom and translate theminto tangible job functions that exist in almost any industry you can imagine. From Aeronautics to Architecture, from Hedge Funds to Health Care, from IG & TikTok from Intelligence & Foreign Affairs, this will bea course unlike any other you've taken in college because its sole focusis to help you identify at least three career options you'd be excited to pursue after you graduateand then show you how to use LinkedIn to uncover those jobs and internships.
Whether you love your major or hate it, it doesn't matter. That's because the many skills you're learning in journalism and other humanities majors like -- English, History, Government & Politics, Philosophy, Sociology, etc -- are transferable into countless industries. You'll learn step-by-step how to inventory the most valuableskills you've gained inside and outside the classroom and translate theminto tangible job functions that exist in almost any industry you can imagine. From Aeronautics to Architecture, from Hedge Funds to Health Care, from IG & TikTok from Intelligence & Foreign Affairs, this will bea course unlike any other you've taken in college because its sole focusis to help you identify at least three career options you'd be excited to pursue after you graduateand then show you how to use LinkedIn to uncover those jobs and internships.
JOUR328K
Special Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Business and Economic Reporting
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: JOUR320
Students in this capstone class will research and write business stories for Capital News Service. Each semester, the topics students write about changes, but past subjects have included stories about Maryland's gig economy, the growth in start-up businesses, wage theft of immigrant workers, Wall Street's foray into affordable housing, the economics of sports stadiums and many other topics. Students will learn to identify newsworthy stories and interpret and integrate numbers and financial data into stories in a compelling way.
Students in this capstone class will research and write business stories for Capital News Service. Each semester, the topics students write about changes, but past subjects have included stories about Maryland's gig economy, the growth in start-up businesses, wage theft of immigrant workers, Wall Street's foray into affordable housing, the economics of sports stadiums and many other topics. Students will learn to identify newsworthy stories and interpret and integrate numbers and financial data into stories in a compelling way.
JOUR328P
Special Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Enterprise Reporting: From Political Reporting to Solutions Journalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: JOUR320 and permission of instructor (jzremski@umd.edu).
Students will learn to report and craft in-depth enterprise stories that will be published as part of a project produced for Merrill College's Local News Network. Students will also learn the tenets of solutions journalism and will produce solutions stories as their final project.
Students will learn to report and craft in-depth enterprise stories that will be published as part of a project produced for Merrill College's Local News Network. Students will also learn the tenets of solutions journalism and will produce solutions stories as their final project.
JOUR334
Audio and Podcast Reporting
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR360.
Formerly: JOUR368L.
Students will learn the tools needed to report and produce short- and long-form audio storytelling, including writing, reporting, interviewing, production, editing, hosting and delivery. Field reporting and audio gathering outside of class are required, along with writing and mixing broadcast-quality audio stories. Students will work together to produce a complete radio broadcast on deadline, with live and pre-recorded elements. Various interests in audio reporting are welcome and encouraged.
JOUR347
News Videography
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR201.
Restriction: Permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Jointly offered with: JOUR603.
Credit only granted for: JOUR262, JOUR347 or JOUR603.
Formerly: JOUR262.
Introduction to shooting, editing and production of video stories for broadcast and the Web; includes newsgathering in the field.
JOUR352
Interactive Design and Development
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR152; and JOUR201; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR347 or JOUR370. Or permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Restriction: Must be in a major in JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Jointly offered with: JOUR652.
Credit only granted for: JOUR352 or JOUR652.
Conceptualize, wireframe, design and build responsive Web pages using HTML, style sheets and other coding tools; work with open source interactive tools, JavaScript libraries, multimedia and text to create charts, timelines, maps and other forms of nonfiction storytelling.
JOUR353
News Bureau: Multimedia Reporting
Prerequisite: JOUR352; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism; and (JOUR320 or JOUR360).
Advanced reporting and writing in an online environment focusing on multimedia, non-traditional storytelling and investigative reporting.
JOUR355
News Bureau: Multimedia Editing and Production
Prerequisite: JOUR320 or JOUR360; and JOUR352; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Advanced online journalism training. Students work as multimedia and social media editors and producers, building interactive content and special reports.
JOUR357
Capital News Service Broadcast Immersion
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR361; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Advanced broadcast journalism training. Students report as part of the College's Capital News Service program.
JOUR360
News Writing and Reporting II: Broadcast
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in JOUR201.
Restriction: Must be in a major in JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Writing and reporting for broadcast media: production of news stories.
JOUR361
Television Reporting and Production
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR347 and JOUR360.
Writing and editing for the broadcast media. Interpretive and documentary news stories.
Due to rigorous fieldwork requirement, plan your schedule accordingly.
JOUR362
Broadcast News Producing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR347 and JOUR360.
Jointly offered with: JOUR662.
Credit only granted for: JOUR362 or JOUR662.
Producing TV news.
JOUR367
Broadcast News Bureau
Prerequisite: JOUR361; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Advanced broadcast journalism training. Students report as part of the college's Capital News Service program.
Jointly offered with JOUR667.
JOUR368A
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Sports Reporting: Broadcast and Storytelling
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR347, JOUR320 and JOUR360
This class will focus on the art of storytelling for sports television. Students will get practical, hands-on experience in presentation, learning how to master interviewing skills as well as reporting and anchoring with a heavy focus on the details of writing for broadcast. Students will work creatively and collaboratively to understand how to take a sports story from an idea to an on-air finished product.
This class will focus on the art of storytelling for sports television. Students will get practical, hands-on experience in presentation, learning how to master interviewing skills as well as reporting and anchoring with a heavy focus on the details of writing for broadcast. Students will work creatively and collaboratively to understand how to take a sports story from an idea to an on-air finished product.
JOUR368B
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Visual Theories: Examining Representation in Documentary, Film and Digital Media
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Permission of instructor (kvasu@umd.edu)
In this course, we'll examine the historic representation of people, places and cultures in documentary film, television and more recently through social media. Each week we'll explore seminal and cutting edge visual theories that will guide our weekly in-class discussions and assignments. The course, designed for both filmmakers and scholars, culminates with a final project through which students operationalize their understanding of visual theories by creating a research paper, video essay or podcast.
In this course, we'll examine the historic representation of people, places and cultures in documentary film, television and more recently through social media. Each week we'll explore seminal and cutting edge visual theories that will guide our weekly in-class discussions and assignments. The course, designed for both filmmakers and scholars, culminates with a final project through which students operationalize their understanding of visual theories by creating a research paper, video essay or podcast.
JOUR368E
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Streaming and Broadcast Design
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR262 or JOUR347
This course explores the culture and practice of live streaming. Through a hands-on approach, it leads students from the various stages of live streaming account creation, production design and delivery, audience garnering and engagement. Beyond Twitch, it will also examine other popular streaming platforms. At the end of the course, you should understand how accessible and valuable streaming is for you.
This course explores the culture and practice of live streaming. Through a hands-on approach, it leads students from the various stages of live streaming account creation, production design and delivery, audience garnering and engagement. Beyond Twitch, it will also examine other popular streaming platforms. At the end of the course, you should understand how accessible and valuable streaming is for you.
JOUR368I
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Designing Stories with Motion Graphics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR262, JOUR347 or JOUR370. In this course, students will learn how to create motion graphics that turn data and facts into visually compelling animated stories. Students will learn theories and practices of animation, design and visual journalism. After completing this course, students will have a solid grasp of storyboarding, scripting and creating motion graphic stories using the Adobe After Effects software.
JOUR368K
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Video Lab
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR347 Recommended: JOUR361 or JOUR368X This course focuses on the future of video journalism, from documentary to 360 videos. In the class, students can experiment with cinematic techniques, motion graphics, choose-your-own-adventure style videos and more. The class is heavily influenced by independent documentary filmmaking and video storytelling. Students will be required to contribute to a weekly behind-the-scenes vlog of our class documenting the work we do.
JOUR368O
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Advanced Studio Production
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR368L or permission of instructor.
This course will take you through every production aspect related to studio production and work as production support for live sports or video game news shows. This includes learning how to plan and execute a live studio production featuring camera crews, a floor director, producer, director, technical director, audio, and teleprompter. It will also include post-production promo pieces for live shows, as well as social media components that are production-related.
This course will take you through every production aspect related to studio production and work as production support for live sports or video game news shows. This includes learning how to plan and execute a live studio production featuring camera crews, a floor director, producer, director, technical director, audio, and teleprompter. It will also include post-production promo pieces for live shows, as well as social media components that are production-related.
JOUR368R
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Exploring the Future of Video News
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR347 or JOUR262
This class will explore the current state of television and creator journalism to try and develop and execute a sustainable model for the evolution of video and tv news. We will look at what is working, what isnot and try to develop and produce proof of concepts.
This class will explore the current state of television and creator journalism to try and develop and execute a sustainable model for the evolution of video and tv news. We will look at what is working, what isnot and try to develop and produce proof of concepts.
JOUR368T
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Documentary Video Production and Cinematography
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR347 or JOUR370.
Introduction to shooting, editing and production of video for film and web; includes visual storytelling, story research, lighting, interviewing, editing, managing video and film projects.
Introduction to shooting, editing and production of video for film and web; includes visual storytelling, story research, lighting, interviewing, editing, managing video and film projects.
JOUR368U
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Virtual Production Using Unreal Engine
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR368L or permission of instructor
This course will explore the various uses of the Unreal Engine, provide students with hands-on experience with the software, and take students through the process of creating a virtual environment. It will feature gaming and video concepts that are relevant to the production and video game industries.
This course will explore the various uses of the Unreal Engine, provide students with hands-on experience with the software, and take students through the process of creating a virtual environment. It will feature gaming and video concepts that are relevant to the production and video game industries.
JOUR368Y
Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media; Sports Producing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR262 or JOUR347; and JOUR360 or JOUR320.
This class will take an analytical look at sports TV and sports content by deconstructing shows. We will examine the producer's role in creating the look, feel and direction of shows and learn how to choose a lead story, how to "tease" effectively and the importance of identifying and telling good stories. We will watch live televised sporting events to better understand the techniques used by directors and producers. Students will get hands-on experience with BTN2GO and learn all aspects of live game production.
This class will take an analytical look at sports TV and sports content by deconstructing shows. We will examine the producer's role in creating the look, feel and direction of shows and learn how to choose a lead story, how to "tease" effectively and the importance of identifying and telling good stories. We will watch live televised sporting events to better understand the techniques used by directors and producers. Students will get hands-on experience with BTN2GO and learn all aspects of live game production.
JOUR370
Photojournalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR201.
Restriction: Permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Credit only granted for: JOUR370 or JOUR670.
Additional information: Students are required to borrow, rent or purchase a 35mm digital camera. Contact department for camera specifications.
Examining the basics of shooting, editing and storytelling with still photos taken with 35mm digital cameras. Students shoot portraits, feature photos and action shots. Final project is a photo story/essay.
JOUR371
Feature Writing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR320.
Research and writing feature articles.
Feature writing and reporting means knowing sources and stories inside and out, and breaking free from traditional storytelling structures. This course will cover the ins and outs of narrative writing across disciplines like entertainment, health and wellness, science, sports, politics and more. Plan to read as much as you write and try your hand at short and long-form feature stories.
JOUR382
Sports Reporting and Writing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR320; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Jointly offered with: JOUR682.
Credit only granted for: JOUR382 or JOUR682.
Gives students full and wide-ranging instruction in all aspects of sports reporting and writing, including how to report, write, edit and lay out sports stories, incorporating photography and multimedia. We will also discuss ethics, objectivity, fairness and the future of sports journalism.
JOUR383
Advanced Photojournalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR370.
Restriction: Permission of Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Credit only granted for: JOUR368N or JOUR383 .
Formerly: JOUR368N.
Provides a deeper dive into the storytelling medium of photojournalism. Students will learn the skills necessary to tell in-depth, long-term stories through the use of still photography. Topics of discussion will include the history of photojournalism, changing approaches to the photo story/essay, how to approach a variety of potential subjects and situations, finding long-term photo story projects and organizing images for a variety of digital and traditional formats.
JOUR384
Social Media Content Creation, Audience Engagement and Analytics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR320 or JOUR360.
Jointly offered with: JOUR657.
Credit only granted for: JOUR368D or JOUR384 .
Formerly: JOUR368D.
Provides students with an overview of social media best practices for journalists and will work to develop their skills in social content creation, audience engagement, sourcing and verification and analytics. By the end of this course, students will have the practical skills needed to manage a social media account for themselves or to contribute to the management of a news organization's social media presence.
JOUR389I
News Coverage of Special Topics; Investigative Reporting
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: JOUR320.
Introduces students to the skills and techniques of investigative reporting. Students will learn how to report, write and publish investigative stories.
Introduces students to the skills and techniques of investigative reporting. Students will learn how to report, write and publish investigative stories.
JOUR389N
News Coverage of Special Topics; Introduction to Visual Investigations for Journalists: New Ways of Thinking and Building Basic Skills
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: JOUR320 and permission of instructor (dpriest@umd.edu)
This class will introduce students to the investigative mindset and technical skills required to produce impactful online visual investigations in the style of Bellingcat, the New York Times and the Washington Post. Using examples from these sites as well as the Minnesota Star Tribune, Forensic Architecture and others, students will learn and practice techniques such as collecting photos, videos and audio recordings from social media and triangulating images with geolocation, satellite imagery and other tools. Students will build timelines of specific events that combine these elements and more--called OSINT for Open Source Intelligence--to produce never-before-seen evidence-based visuals for news investigations.
This class will introduce students to the investigative mindset and technical skills required to produce impactful online visual investigations in the style of Bellingcat, the New York Times and the Washington Post. Using examples from these sites as well as the Minnesota Star Tribune, Forensic Architecture and others, students will learn and practice techniques such as collecting photos, videos and audio recordings from social media and triangulating images with geolocation, satellite imagery and other tools. Students will build timelines of specific events that combine these elements and more--called OSINT for Open Source Intelligence--to produce never-before-seen evidence-based visuals for news investigations.
JOUR389R
News Coverage of Special Topics; Computational Text Analysis
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Permission of instructor (robwells@umd.edu)
This course introduces students to key skills and concepts in the digital humanities and how they can be applied to content analysis. Students will learn how to gather textual data, process it and conduct computational textual analysis, sentiment analysis, narrative analysis, machine learning and topic modeling using the R programming language. Then, you will process your findings into various data visualization programs.
This course introduces students to key skills and concepts in the digital humanities and how they can be applied to content analysis. Students will learn how to gather textual data, process it and conduct computational textual analysis, sentiment analysis, narrative analysis, machine learning and topic modeling using the R programming language. Then, you will process your findings into various data visualization programs.
JOUR389W
News Coverage of Special Topics; News Alchemy: Journalism and Artificial Intelligence
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: JOUR201 or permission of instructor. Students will explore and evaluate systems of Artificial Intelligence, learning how touse (and not use) them for journalism tasks. They will debate the ethical implications of bringing AI into news processes and experiment with building AI into everyday reporting.
JOUR396
Supervised Internship
Credits:
2
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C- or better in JOUR201.
Restriction: Must be a major in the JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Credit only granted for: JOUR326, JOUR366, or JOUR396.
Students will complete a minimum of 90 hours in a supervised journalism internship over a minimum of 10 weeks in spring and fall, and eight weeks in summer. Emphasis is on relating academic training to professional experience. To enroll, students must do the following: Fill out the internship proposal form, have their internship supervisor fill it out, and meet with the college's internship director to receive permission to register. No requests to register after the Schedule Adjustment Period will be granted.
JOUR398
Independent Study
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg
JOUR402
Journalism Law and Ethics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR201.
Credit only granted for: JOUR402 OR JOUR400 and JOUR300.
An examination of the legal rights and ethical problems and constraints of mass media, including libel, privacy, copyright, monopoly and contempt.
JOUR405
Breaking News With Numbers: Statistics for Journalists
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in JOUR201; and (MATH107 or MATH110; or must have completed a higher level math course).
Restriction: Must be in a major in JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Common statistical tools, software and data visualization techniques will be used to allow students to analyze data and solve problems relevant to reporting and writing about politics, sports, criminal justice, business and other fields.
JOUR447
Sports, Protest and the Media
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Credit only granted for: JOUR447 or JOUR458M.
Formerly: JOUR458M.
Addresses why activists, whether athletes or not, have long commanded ceremonial and ritualistic games to promote a cause or take a stand. It examines the important role of media as collectors, editors, interpreters and disseminators of information or news about athletic competitions, athletes and political pronouncements revolving around athletic events and their participants.
JOUR453
Media Coverage of Diversity
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
Analysis of media coverage of issues relating to diversity in the United States, with special attention to race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation and religious affiliation.
Cross-listed with AAAS499N. Credit only granted for JOUR453 or AAAS499N.
JOUR456
Literature in Journalism
Credit only granted for: JOUR456 or JOUR673.
From Truman Capote's In Cold Blood to Mark Bowden's Black Hawk Down, students will examine how literary works can help writers approach a subject in a different way than more traditional forms of journalism, including the advantages and limitations of the style.
JOUR458B
Special Topics in Journalism; Sports Media Today
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Students will discuss working with various organizations' communications/media relations staff, coaches and players; distributing news of the organizations; and creating/maintaining methods for disseminating the news to the public in an honest and forthright manner. Also, traditional, digital and social media elements will be explored. Restriction: Junior Standing or higher.
JOUR458E
Special Topics in Journalism; Covering Violent Conflict in the United States: Lessons From History and Preparations for Today
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Permission of instructor (dpriest@umd.edu)
This course will cover reporters' mindset, methods and coverage during the most violent episodes in 20th and 21st century US history, beginningin the era of Jim Crow and lynching, through violent labor strikes, the Civil Rights, Black Power and anti-war movements, the government's explosive responses to Ruby Ridge and WACO, through the neo-Nazi protests in Charlottesville and elsewhere, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and ending with the strive across the country (and whatever else happens over the next six months!) during the federal government's militarized siege of citiesin towns to conduct immigration raids.
This course will cover reporters' mindset, methods and coverage during the most violent episodes in 20th and 21st century US history, beginningin the era of Jim Crow and lynching, through violent labor strikes, the Civil Rights, Black Power and anti-war movements, the government's explosive responses to Ruby Ridge and WACO, through the neo-Nazi protests in Charlottesville and elsewhere, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and ending with the strive across the country (and whatever else happens over the next six months!) during the federal government's militarized siege of citiesin towns to conduct immigration raids.
JOUR458I
Special Topics in Journalism; Like & Subscribe: An Examination of News Influencers
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Students will study and discuss how influencers are upending traditional approaches to delivering the news, building an audience, gaining trust, earning revenue, collaborating with news organizations and affecting public opinion. They will examine the strategies news influencers use totell stories and engage audiences, as well as the concerns surroundingthis model. This course will focus on digital strategy, but also history, ethics and economics.
JOUR458V
Special Topics in Journalism; The Power of the Writing Voice: Covering Celebrities, Art Exhibits, Concerts and Theatre
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
In this course, students will be introduced to writing journalism profiles of celebrities, covering music concerts, art exhibitions and theatrical productions for "Style" sections of newspapers and magazines.
JOUR458Y
Special Topics in Journalism; Digital Security in Journalism and Public Life
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Digital security is essential to journalism and democratic society. This course explores how digital threats, including technical, operational, and informational ones, create risks for journalists, sources, and citizens engaged in public discourse. Students will learn theoretical frameworks on power, privacy, and information integrity while developingpractical skills for strengthening information resilience in digital environments.
JOUR458Z
Special Topics in Journalism; Great Reporting and Great Storytellers
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Permission of instructor (tbettag@umd.edu). This course explores long-form journalism using stories from programs like 60 Minutes. We'll emphasize the art of reporting and storytelling. We will use television stories as our material but this will not be a television production course. Whenever possible, we will discuss these stories with the reporters themselves either in person or via Zoom.
JOUR459I
Special Topics in Journalism; History of Investigative Journalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This seminar explores the history of investigative reporting in the United States from colonial times to the present: What is investigative journalism? How has it evolved over the years? Why does it matter? Students examine political and social exposes, leaks and whistleblowers,undercover reporting, sexual exposes, and journalistic malpractice in newspapers, magazines, television, and online.
JOUR472
Data Journalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: JOUR320 or JOUR360.
Jointly offered with: JOUR772.
Credit only granted for: JOUR472 or JOUR772.
A practical, skills-based course in the basics of modern data journalism, data literacy and data storytelling. Students will learn to use data visualization, data analysis and other data-driven reporting techniques.
JOUR473
Computational Journalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Permission of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Cross-listed with: INST403.
Jointly offered with: JOUR773.
Credit only granted for: JOUR479V, JOUR473, INST408I or INST403.
Formerly: JOUR479V and INST408I.
Designed to teach the application of computational methods in journalism and reporting. The methods include natural language processing, visualization, and web data mining. The course will also cover the necessity and impact of journalistic ethics in designing computation solutions.
JOUR475
Understanding Audiences and Analytics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Student must have completed a university statistics course.
Credit only granted for: JOUR479O or JOUR475.
Formerly: JOUR479O.
As journalism evolves, it may be more important than ever to understand what were once simply called "audiences" -- who they are, how they consume news, and what that engagement means for them and for society. Students will learn to think critically about news audiences and contemporary issues in audience research.
JOUR479L
Special Topics in Data Gathering and Analysis; The Art of Interviewing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: JOUR320.
Restriction: Students are not eligible to take this course if they have completed JOUR328X/JOUR628X.
This course will substantially deepen your skills at the most elemental act in journalism knowing how to ask questions that elicit more honest and illuminating answers. You'll learn by doing, watching, and listening,looking at some of the best interviews ever,and some of the not so best, and analyze the differences. Students will conduct various interviews of their own, watch and critique themselves and their fellow students, and hear from some of the most skilled interviewers in the field today.
Restriction: Students are not eligible to take this course if they have completed JOUR328X/JOUR628X.
This course will substantially deepen your skills at the most elemental act in journalism knowing how to ask questions that elicit more honest and illuminating answers. You'll learn by doing, watching, and listening,looking at some of the best interviews ever,and some of the not so best, and analyze the differences. Students will conduct various interviews of their own, watch and critique themselves and their fellow students, and hear from some of the most skilled interviewers in the field today.
JOUR502
Basics of Writing and Editing
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Approval of the College of Journalism.
Additional information: UMD 500-level courses do not count towards credit accumulation or GPA calculation for UMD degree granting and certificate programs at the graduate level.
This skills-based immersion into journalism teaches the foundations of journalism - reporting and writing news. It explores how news is delivered through digital and print publications and how editors and reporters make judgments on what constitutes a story worth pursuing. Students are introduced to reporters' ethics, to the construction of short news stories and basic interviewing and research techniques and to Associated Press style points.
JOUR601
Theories of Journalism and Public Communication
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Survey and evaluation of current communication theories. Attention is given to the nature and function of scientific theory, models of communication behavior, the nature of information, social functions of journalism and public communication, attitude change and persuasive communication and theories of language and meaning.
JOUR603
News Videography
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR501 or JOUR502; or permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Restriction: Permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Jointly offered with: JOUR347.
Credit only granted for: JOUR503 or JOUR603.
Formerly: JOUR503.
Introduction to shooting, editing and production of video stories for broadcast and the Web; includes newsgathering in the field.
JOUR620
Public Affairs Reporting
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR501 or JOUR502; or permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Designed to add to and sharpen the skills learned in JOUR501 or JOUR502. It is primarily an introduction to "beat" reporting that allows students to sample the most common new beats while reporting and writing on deadline. Students are required to develop and hone their multimedia skills by reporting in a variety of media.
JOUR625
Advanced Capital News Service Bureau
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR620; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Credit only granted for: JOUR625 or JOUR729.
Formerly: JOUR729.
Advanced journalism training. Students report as part of College's Capital News Service program.
JOUR628C
Specialized Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Advanced Howard Center Investigations I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Advanced journalism training. Students work on investigative projects as part of the College's Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.
JOUR628G
Specialized Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Sports Enterprise Reporting
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: JOUR620.
Students will work as a team on a sports enterprise project. Previous topics have included gender equity in sports, youth sports & the media, betting and college sports, the economic impact of a new stadium on a city, and the future of football.
Students will work as a team on a sports enterprise project. Previous topics have included gender equity in sports, youth sports & the media, betting and college sports, the economic impact of a new stadium on a city, and the future of football.
JOUR628H
Specialized Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Introduction to Visual Investigations for Journalists: New Ways of Thinking and Building Basic Skills
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: JOUR620 and permission of instructor (dpriest@umd.edu)
This class will introduce students to the investigative mindset and technical skills required to produce impactful online visual investigations in the style of Bellingcat, the New York Times and the Washington Post. Using examples from these sites as well as the Minnesota Star Tribune, Forensic Architecture and others, students will learn and practice techniques such as collecting photos, videos and audio recordings from social media and triangulating images with geolocation, satellite imagery and other tools. Students will build timelines of specific events that combine these elements and more--called OSINT for Open Source Intelligence--to produce never-before-seen evidence-based visuals for news investigations.
This class will introduce students to the investigative mindset and technical skills required to produce impactful online visual investigations in the style of Bellingcat, the New York Times and the Washington Post. Using examples from these sites as well as the Minnesota Star Tribune, Forensic Architecture and others, students will learn and practice techniques such as collecting photos, videos and audio recordings from social media and triangulating images with geolocation, satellite imagery and other tools. Students will build timelines of specific events that combine these elements and more--called OSINT for Open Source Intelligence--to produce never-before-seen evidence-based visuals for news investigations.
JOUR628I
Specialized Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Advanced Howard Center Investigations II
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Advanced journalism training. Students work on in-depth investigative projects as part of the College's Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.
JOUR628K
Specialized Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Business and Economic Reporting
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: JOUR620
Students in this capstone class will research and write business stories for Capital News Service. Each semester, the topics students write about changes, but past subjects have included stories about Maryland's gig economy, the growth in start-up businesses, wage theft ofimmigrant workers, Wall Street's foray into affordable housing, the economics of sports stadiums and many other topics. Students will learn to identify newsworthy stories and interpret and integrate numbers and financial data intostories in a compelling way.
Students in this capstone class will research and write business stories for Capital News Service. Each semester, the topics students write about changes, but past subjects have included stories about Maryland's gig economy, the growth in start-up businesses, wage theft ofimmigrant workers, Wall Street's foray into affordable housing, the economics of sports stadiums and many other topics. Students will learn to identify newsworthy stories and interpret and integrate numbers and financial data intostories in a compelling way.
JOUR628P
Specialized Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Enterprise Reporting: From Political Reporting to Solutions Journalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: JOUR620 and permission of instructor (jzremski@umd.edu).
Students will learn to report and craft in-depth enterprise stories that will be published as part of a project produced for Merrill College's Local News Network. Students will also learn the tenets of solutions journalism and will produce solutions stories as their final project.
Students will learn to report and craft in-depth enterprise stories that will be published as part of a project produced for Merrill College's Local News Network. Students will also learn the tenets of solutions journalism and will produce solutions stories as their final project.
JOUR634
Audio and Podcast Reporting
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR660; or permission of Philip Merrill School of Journalism Associate Dean.
Jointly offered with: JOUR334.
Formerly: JOUR668L.
Students will learn the tools needed to report and produce short- and long-form audio storytelling, including writing, reporting, interviewing, production, editing, hosting and delivery. Field reporting and audio gathering outside of class are required, along with writing and mixing broadcast-quality audio stories. The class will produce a complete newscast on deadline, with live and pre-recorded elements. Various interests in audio reporting are welcome and encouraged.
JOUR635
Advanced Public Affairs Reporting: Investigative Journalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR620 or comparable experience.
Restriction: Permission of College of Journalism.
Credit only granted for: JOUR698I or JOUR635.
Formerly: JOUR698I.
Students will learn the essentials of accountability reporting while producing a publishable, in-depth project on an issue with national significance and impact on people's lives. Substantial fieldwork, teamwork and persistence are required.
JOUR637
Designing Stories with Motion Graphics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR652.
Credit only granted for: JOUR668I, JOUR637 or JOUR368I.
Formerly: JOUR668I.
Students learn to create motion graphics that turn data and facts into visually compelling, animated stories, using storyboarding, scripting and Adobe software. Theories and practices of animation, design and visual journalism are discussed.
JOUR652
Interactive Design and Development
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Master of Journalism students must have taken or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR620; or must have permission of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Recommended: Multimedia Journalism certificate students are encouraged to take or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR604.
Restriction: Must be in a major in JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Credit only granted for: JOUR652 or JOUR352.
Conceptualize, wireframe, design and build responsive Web pages using HTML, style sheets and other coding tools; work with open source interactive tools and JavaScript libraries to create charts, timelines and maps to tell stories.
JOUR655
Advanced Online News Bureau
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR603 or JOUR620; and JOUR652; or permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Advanced online journalism training. Students work as online reporters, editors and producers for a news site. Students also package copy from the print and broadcast news bureaus.
Prerequisites: JOUR 620 and 652 or equivalent. Contact the instructor to obtain permission. Course shares space with JOUR355.
JOUR657
Social Media Content Creation, Audience Engagement and Analytics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Corequisite: JOUR620; or permission of the department.
Credit only granted for: JOUR657, JOUR668D or JOUR368D.
Formerly: JOUR668D.
Provides students with an overview of social media best practices for journalists, and will work to develop their skills in social content creation, audience engagement, sourcing and verification and analytics. By the end of this course, students will have the practical skills needed to manage a social media account for themselves or contribute to the management of a news organization's social media presence.
JOUR660
Broadcast News Writing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR501 or JOUR502; or permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Credit only granted for: JOUR660 or JOUR760.
Formerly: JOUR760.
Descriptive and critical analysis of broadcast news; methods of evaluation of news judgments; decision-making and organizational aspects of the broadcast news industry.
JOUR661
Television Reporting and Production
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR603 and JOUR660.
Restriction: Must not be in Journalism Studies (Doctoral) program.
Reporting, writing, editing and production of broadcast news.
JOUR662
Broadcast News Producing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed JOUR603 and JOUR660.
Jointly offered with: JOUR362.
Credit only granted for: JOUR362 or JOUR662.
Learn and practice the basics of broadcast newscast producing. Design, write, edit and implement a news program.
JOUR667
Broadcast News Bureau
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR661.
Jointly offered with: JOUR367, JOUR357.
Advanced broadcast journalism training. Students report as part of the College's Capital News Service program.
Jointly offered with JOUR367.
JOUR668A
Topics in Broadcasting and Electronic Media; Sports Reporting: Broadcast and Storytelling
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: JOUR603, JOUR620 and JOUR660
This class will focus on the art of storytelling for sports television. Students will get practical, hands-on experience in presentation, learning how to master interviewing skills as well as reporting and anchoring with a heavy focus on the details of writing for broadcast. Students will work creatively and collaboratively to understand how to take a sports story from an idea to an on-air finished product.
This class will focus on the art of storytelling for sports television. Students will get practical, hands-on experience in presentation, learning how to master interviewing skills as well as reporting and anchoring with a heavy focus on the details of writing for broadcast. Students will work creatively and collaboratively to understand how to take a sports story from an idea to an on-air finished product.
JOUR668B
Topics in Broadcasting and Electronic Media; Visual Theories: Examining Representation in Documentary, Film and Digital Media
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Permission of instructor (kvasu@umd.edu)
In this course, we'll examine the historic representation of people, places and cultures in documentary film, television and more recently through social media. Each week we'll explore seminal and cutting edge visual theories that will guide our weekly in-class discussions and assignments. The course, designed for both filmmakers and scholars, culminates with a final project through which students operationalize their understanding of visual theories by creating a research paper, video essay or podcast.
In this course, we'll examine the historic representation of people, places and cultures in documentary film, television and more recently through social media. Each week we'll explore seminal and cutting edge visual theories that will guide our weekly in-class discussions and assignments. The course, designed for both filmmakers and scholars, culminates with a final project through which students operationalize their understanding of visual theories by creating a research paper, video essay or podcast.
JOUR668E
Topics in Broadcasting and Electronic Media; Streaming and Broadcast Design
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR603
This course explores the culture and practice of live streaming. Through a hands-on approach, it leads students from the various stages of live streaming account creation, production design and delivery, audience garnering and engagement. Beyond Twitch, it will also examine other popular streaming platforms. At the end of the course, you should understand how accessible and valuable streaming is for you.
This course explores the culture and practice of live streaming. Through a hands-on approach, it leads students from the various stages of live streaming account creation, production design and delivery, audience garnering and engagement. Beyond Twitch, it will also examine other popular streaming platforms. At the end of the course, you should understand how accessible and valuable streaming is for you.
JOUR668K
Topics in Broadcasting and Electronic Media; Video Lab
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR603 Recommended: JOUR661 or JOUR668X This course focuses on the future of video journalism, from documentary to 360 videos. In the class, students can experiment with cinematic techniques, motion graphics, choose-your-own-adventure style videos and more. The class is heavily influenced by independent documentary filmmaking and video storytelling. Students will be required to contribute to a weekly behind-the-scenes vlog of our class documenting the work we do.
JOUR668O
Topics in Broadcasting and Electronic Media; Advanced Studio Production
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR636 or permission of instructor.
This course will take you through every production aspect related to studio production and work as production support for live sports or video game news shows. This includes learning how to plan and execute a live studio production featuring camera crews, a floor director, producer, director, technical director, audio, and teleprompter. It will also include post-production promo pieces for live shows, as well as social media components that are production-related.
This course will take you through every production aspect related to studio production and work as production support for live sports or video game news shows. This includes learning how to plan and execute a live studio production featuring camera crews, a floor director, producer, director, technical director, audio, and teleprompter. It will also include post-production promo pieces for live shows, as well as social media components that are production-related.
JOUR668R
Topics in Broadcasting and Electronic Media; Exploring the Future of Video News
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: JOUR603
This class will explore the current state of television and creator journalism to try and develop and execute a sustainable model for the evolution of video and tv news. We will look at what is working, what isnot and try to develop and produce proof of concepts.
This class will explore the current state of television and creator journalism to try and develop and execute a sustainable model for the evolution of video and tv news. We will look at what is working, what isnot and try to develop and produce proof of concepts.
JOUR668T
Topics in Broadcasting and Electronic Media; Documentary Video Production and Cinematography
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR501 or JOUR502.
Introduction to shooting, editing and production of video for film and web; includes visual storytelling, story research, lighting, interviewing, editing, managing video and film projects.
Introduction to shooting, editing and production of video for film and web; includes visual storytelling, story research, lighting, interviewing, editing, managing video and film projects.
JOUR668U
Topics in Broadcasting and Electronic Media; Virtual Production Using Unreal Engine
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: JOUR668L or permission of instructor
This course will explore the various uses of the Unreal Engine, provide students with hands-on experience with the software, and take students through the process of creating a virtual environment. It will feature gaming and video concepts that are relevant to the production and video game industries.
This course will explore the various uses of the Unreal Engine, provide students with hands-on experience with the software, and take students through the process of creating a virtual environment. It will feature gaming and video concepts that are relevant to the production and video game industries.
JOUR668Y
Topics in Broadcasting and Electronic Media; Sports Producing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR603 and JOUR660. This class will take an analytical look at sports TV and sports content by deconstructing shows. We will examine the producer's role in creating the look, feel and direction of shows and learn how to choose a lead story, how to "tease" effectively and the importance of identifying and telling good stories. We will watch live televised sporting events to better understand the techniques used by directors and producers. Students will get hands-on experience with BTN2GO and learn all aspects of live game production.
JOUR670
Photojournalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR620.
Restriction: Must be in a major in JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism; and permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Jointly offered with: JOUR370.
Credit only granted for: JOUR368P, JOUR370 or JOUR670.
Additional information: Students are required to borrow, rent or purchase a 35mm digital camera. Contact department for camera specifications.
Examining the basics of shooting, editing and storytelling with still photos taken with 35mm digital cameras. Students shoot portraits, feature photos and action shots. Final project is a photo story/essay.
JOUR682
Sports Reporting and Writing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR620.
Jointly offered with: JOUR382.
Credit only granted for: JOUR628B, JOUR682 or JOUR382.
Formerly: JOUR628B.
Gives students wide-ranging instruction in all aspects of sports reporting and writing, from the history of the craft to its mechanics, including how to report, write, edit and lay out sports stories, incorporating multimedia and interactive elements. Ethics, objectivity, fairness and the future of sports journalism will be discussed.
JOUR683
Advanced Photojournalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR670.
Restriction: Permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Jointly offered with: JOUR383.
Credit only granted for: JOUR668N or JOUR683 .
Formerly: JOUR668N.
Provides a deeper dive into the storytelling medium of photojournalism. Students will learn the skills necessary to tell in-depth, long-term stories through the use of still photography. Topics of discussion will include the history of photojournalism, changing approaches to the photo story/essay over time, how to approach a variety of potential subject matters and situations, finding long-term photo story projects and organizing images for a variety of digital and traditional formats.
JOUR689I
News Coverage of Specialized Topics; Investigative Reporting
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR620.
Introduces students to the skills and techniques of investigative reporting. Students will learn how to report, write and publish investigative stories.
Introduces students to the skills and techniques of investigative reporting. Students will learn how to report, write and publish investigative stories.
JOUR689R
News Coverage of Specialized Topics; Computational Text Analysis
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Permission of instructor (robwells@umd.edu)
This course introduces students to key skills and concepts in the digitahumanities and how they can be applied to content analysis. Students w ill learn how to gather textual data, process it and conduct computational textual analysis, sentiment analysis, narrative analysis, machine learning and topic modeling using the R programming language. Then, you will process your findings into various data visualization programs.
This course introduces students to key skills and concepts in the digitahumanities and how they can be applied to content analysis. Students w ill learn how to gather textual data, process it and conduct computational textual analysis, sentiment analysis, narrative analysis, machine learning and topic modeling using the R programming language. Then, you will process your findings into various data visualization programs.
JOUR689U
News Coverage of Specialized Topics; Feature Writing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: JOUR620.
Feature writing and reporting means knowing sources and stories inside and out, and breaking free from traditional storytelling structures. This course will cover the ins and outs of narrative writing across disciplines like entertainment, health and wellness, science, sports, politics and more. Plan to read as much as you write and try your hand at short and long-form feature stories.
Feature writing and reporting means knowing sources and stories inside and out, and breaking free from traditional storytelling structures. This course will cover the ins and outs of narrative writing across disciplines like entertainment, health and wellness, science, sports, politics and more. Plan to read as much as you write and try your hand at short and long-form feature stories.
JOUR689W
News Coverage of Specialized Topics; News Alchemy: Journalism and Artificial Intelligence
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: JOUR502 or permission of instructor. Students will explore and evaluate systems of Artificial Intelligence, learning how to use (and not use) them for journalism tasks. They will debate the ethical implications of bringing AI into news processes and experiment with building AI into everyday reporting.
JOUR698
Special Problems in Communication
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
JOUR702
Journalism Law and Ethics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Journalism - Master (Master's); Journalism Studies (Doctoral)) ; or permission of JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Credit only granted for: JOUR400, JOUR 600, JOUR700, or JOUR 702.
An examination of the legal rights and ethical problems and constraints of mass media, including libel, privacy, copyright, monopoly and contempt.
JOUR757
History of Investigative Journalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Credit only granted for: JOUR757, JOUR779I, JOUR459I, or JOUR457.
Formerly: JOUR779I.
Teaches the history of investigative journalism in the U.S., focusing on key time periods from colonial times to the present.
JOUR772
Data Journalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: Must have completed JOUR502, or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department.
Jointly offered with: JOUR472.
Credit only granted for: JOUR772 or JOUR472.
A practical, skills-based course in the basics of modern data journalism, data literacy and data storytelling. Students will learn to use data visualization, data analysis and other data-driven reporting techniques.
JOUR773
Computational Journalism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Permission of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Cross-listed with: INST617.
Jointly offered with: JOUR473.
Credit only granted for: JOUR779V, JOUR773, JOUR473, JOUR479V, INST617, INST408I, or INST403.
Formerly: JOUR779V.
Designed to teach the application of computational methods in journalism and reporting. The methods include natural language processing, visualization, and web data mining. The course will also cover the necessity and impact of journalistic ethics in designing computation solutions.
JOUR776
Qualitative Research Methods in Journalism and Public Communication
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Credit only granted for: JOUR711 or JOUR776.
Formerly: JOUR711.
Methods of historical, critical and field research in journalism and public communication. Formulation of significant research questions, systematic collection of bibliographic and phenomenal information, formulating substantial claims, organizing and writing research for disciplinary outlets.
JOUR798
Master's Professional Fieldwork
Credits:
2 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
JOUR799
Master's Thesis Research
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
JOUR800
Introduction to Doctoral Study in Journalism and Public Communication
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Credit only granted for: JOUR700 or JOUR800.
Formerly: JOUR700.
Basic skills in journalism and public communication research.
JOUR888
Doctoral Professional Field Work
Credits:
3 - 9
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
JOUR889
Doctoral Tutorial in Journalism and Public Communication
Credits:
3 - 9
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
JOUR898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
JOUR899
Doctoral Dissertation Research in Journalism and Mass Communication
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
S-F
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
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