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Courses - Fall 2023
JOUR
Journalism Department Site
JOUR628N
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Specialized Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Reporting on Journalists Imprisoned Overseas
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: JOUR620

Students will dip into national security and diplomatic reporting by learning to research the context, laws and international pressure surrounding an individual journalist imprisoned in a particular country. Students will learn how to find sources and conduct interviews with diplomats, experts, reporters and family members living overseas while never leaving College Park.