School of Journalism and Communication
(Faculty of Public and Global Affairs)
Journalism (JOUR) Courses
JOUR 1001 [0.5 credit]
Foundations: Journalism in Context
Charting evolution of journalism in the West from roots as community creator to guardian of democracy, including greatest scoops and worst misdeeds. From ancient news-sharing to 21st Century digital journalism, surveying ethical, political, economic and technological contexts that shaped news media as institutions/industries.
Foundations: Journalism in Context
Charting evolution of journalism in the West from roots as community creator to guardian of democracy, including greatest scoops and worst misdeeds. From ancient news-sharing to 21st Century digital journalism, surveying ethical, political, economic and technological contexts that shaped news media as institutions/industries.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 1102.
Prerequisite(s): Open to all programs, with priority to BJ students.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 1102.
Prerequisite(s): Open to all programs, with priority to BJ students.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
JOUR 1002 [0.5 credit]
Foundations: Practicing Journalism in a Diverse Society
Introduces students to concepts, issues and challenges in the contemporary Canadian media environment that shapes their professional role as practicing journalists. Also provides students with initial opportunity to practice basic writing, editing and reporting skills in preparation for professional online journalism, media or fact-driven fields.
Foundations: Practicing Journalism in a Diverse Society
Introduces students to concepts, issues and challenges in the contemporary Canadian media environment that shapes their professional role as practicing journalists. Also provides students with initial opportunity to practice basic writing, editing and reporting skills in preparation for professional online journalism, media or fact-driven fields.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 1103.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the BJ or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 1103.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the BJ or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
JOUR 1004 [0.5 credit]
Special Topic
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Special Topic
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Lecture two hours a week, discussion one hour a week.
JOUR 1101 [0.5 credit]
Indigenous Storytelling
Storytelling is a traditional method used in Indigenous cultures that teaches cultural beliefs, values, customs, history, and ways of life. In this course, storytelling will be the foundation for experiential/holistic learning and relationship-building. You'll examine how Indigenous storytelling traditions intersect and contrast with Western journalism.
Indigenous Storytelling
Storytelling is a traditional method used in Indigenous cultures that teaches cultural beliefs, values, customs, history, and ways of life. In this course, storytelling will be the foundation for experiential/holistic learning and relationship-building. You'll examine how Indigenous storytelling traditions intersect and contrast with Western journalism.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program.
Combination of in-person intensives and online classes.
Combination of in-person intensives and online classes.
JOUR 1102 [0.5 credit]
Foundations of Journalism
This course introduces you to the context, concepts, issues and challenges in contemporary Canadian media that will shape your professional role as practicing journalist. You'll examine the state of the media, advocacy, social media and ethics, plus discuss Indigenous representation in the mainstream media.
Foundations of Journalism
This course introduces you to the context, concepts, issues and challenges in contemporary Canadian media that will shape your professional role as practicing journalist. You'll examine the state of the media, advocacy, social media and ethics, plus discuss Indigenous representation in the mainstream media.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 1001.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities program.
Online, biweekly classes, 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities program.
Online, biweekly classes, 6 hours per week.
JOUR 1103 [0.5 credit]
Fundamentals of Journalism
Learn how to think and work like a journalist in this course. You'll receive detailed feedback, mentoring from experienced journalist-instructors and teaching assistants. You'll build skills in interviewing, writing, storytelling, editing and ethics while covering wide scope of topics in your Indigenous community.
Fundamentals of Journalism
Learn how to think and work like a journalist in this course. You'll receive detailed feedback, mentoring from experienced journalist-instructors and teaching assistants. You'll build skills in interviewing, writing, storytelling, editing and ethics while covering wide scope of topics in your Indigenous community.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 1002.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities program.
Online, biweekly classes, 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities program.
Online, biweekly classes, 6 hours per week.
JOUR 1104 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Audio Journalism
Radio is a popular media format in Indigenous communities. In this intensive workshop course, you will learn to pitch stories, report from the field, write conversationally, record voice and natural sound, edit audio files and produce compelling audio reports, radio newscasts and podcasts.
Introduction to Audio Journalism
Radio is a popular media format in Indigenous communities. In this intensive workshop course, you will learn to pitch stories, report from the field, write conversationally, record voice and natural sound, edit audio files and produce compelling audio reports, radio newscasts and podcasts.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program and JOUR 1102 and JOUR 1103.
In-person intensive, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program and JOUR 1102 and JOUR 1103.
In-person intensive, 3 hours per week.
JOUR 1105 [0.5 credit]
Digital and Photojournalism
Further development of your digital journalism skills. Students will receive instruction in online reporting and publishing, as well as learn the fundamentals of news storytelling through smartphone photography, including how to find visually newsworthy stories, and the ethics of photojournalism in Indigenous settings.
Digital and Photojournalism
Further development of your digital journalism skills. Students will receive instruction in online reporting and publishing, as well as learn the fundamentals of news storytelling through smartphone photography, including how to find visually newsworthy stories, and the ethics of photojournalism in Indigenous settings.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program and JOUR 1102 and JOUR 1103.
Online, biweekly classes, 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program and JOUR 1102 and JOUR 1103.
Online, biweekly classes, 6 hours per week.
JOUR 1106 [0.5 credit]
Entrepreneurial Journalism
Beginning with freelancer's toolkit, you'll learn to compete in a workforce that increasingly values an entrepreneurial mindset. You'll be trained to find and sell real stories and grow your brand. You'll explore innovative ways to reach audiences, fund your career as media professional.
Entrepreneurial Journalism
Beginning with freelancer's toolkit, you'll learn to compete in a workforce that increasingly values an entrepreneurial mindset. You'll be trained to find and sell real stories and grow your brand. You'll explore innovative ways to reach audiences, fund your career as media professional.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program and JOUR 1102 and JOUR 1103.
Online, biweekly classes, 6 hours per week.
Online, biweekly classes, 6 hours per week.
JOUR 1107 [1.0 credit]
Internships
During a two-week internship in a news or media organization, you'll have an opportunity to apply what you learned in the classroom to actual day-to-day work of reporting, writing, and producing news for an audience. Evaluations and student reflections round out the internship experience.
Internships
During a two-week internship in a news or media organization, you'll have an opportunity to apply what you learned in the classroom to actual day-to-day work of reporting, writing, and producing news for an audience. Evaluations and student reflections round out the internship experience.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program and JOUR 1102 and JOUR 1103.
In-person intensive
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program and JOUR 1102 and JOUR 1103.
In-person intensive
JOUR 1108 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Video Journalism
Pictures are powerful, and this is where you'll learn how to handle them. As you master visual literacy skills, you'll report, shoot and edit video stories. You'll work "live" in studio and from field, producing range of material using smartphones and DSLR cameras.
Introduction to Video Journalism
Pictures are powerful, and this is where you'll learn how to handle them. As you master visual literacy skills, you'll report, shoot and edit video stories. You'll work "live" in studio and from field, producing range of material using smartphones and DSLR cameras.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program and JOUR 1102 and JOUR 1103.
In-person intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate program and JOUR 1102 and JOUR 1103.
In-person intensive.
JOUR 2003 [0.5 credit]
Delivering Journalism: Innovators v. Imposters
Activists, imposters and innovators increasingly crowd in on traditional journalism’s role of presenting reliable news and fair discussion. How is public awareness now shaped – and misshaped – and how must journalism reshape, update and defend its borders to serve communities better?.
Delivering Journalism: Innovators v. Imposters
Activists, imposters and innovators increasingly crowd in on traditional journalism’s role of presenting reliable news and fair discussion. How is public awareness now shaped – and misshaped – and how must journalism reshape, update and defend its borders to serve communities better?.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001, JOUR 1002, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lecture and discussion three hours a week.
Lecture and discussion three hours a week.
JOUR 2106 [0.5 credit]
The Documentary
Examination of the work of individual film makers, of documentary styles and of organizations and institutions in the context of the history of documentary film making, including documentaries made for television. Non-fiction films other than documentaries may be considered.
The Documentary
Examination of the work of individual film makers, of documentary styles and of organizations and institutions in the context of the history of documentary film making, including documentaries made for television. Non-fiction films other than documentaries may be considered.
Also listed as FILM 2106.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 2105, FILM 2105.
Prerequisite(s): FILM 1101 or FILM 1120, or second-year standing, or permission of the Discipline.
Lecture and screening three hours a week, lecture one hour a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 2105, FILM 2105.
Prerequisite(s): FILM 1101 or FILM 1120, or second-year standing, or permission of the Discipline.
Lecture and screening three hours a week, lecture one hour a week.
JOUR 2201 [1.0 credit]
Fundamentals of Reporting
Intro to techniques journalists use gathering information quickly, accurately and ethically, to present reports and features in clear, engaging ways. Newsroom exercises provide experience in reporting, writing, editing, using digital tools, including audio editing software, spreadsheets, digital cameras, social media and emerging web-based digital tools.
Fundamentals of Reporting
Intro to techniques journalists use gathering information quickly, accurately and ethically, to present reports and features in clear, engaging ways. Newsroom exercises provide experience in reporting, writing, editing, using digital tools, including audio editing software, spreadsheets, digital cameras, social media and emerging web-based digital tools.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002 and second year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism program.
Lectures, discussion and practicum six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002 and second year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism program.
Lectures, discussion and practicum six hours a week.
JOUR 2203 [0.5 credit]
Civics for Journalists
This course offers an overview of key public institutions and civil society organizations in Canada to prepare aspiring journalists to effectively and critically engage with these actors in generating important and illuminating coverage of public affairs.
Civics for Journalists
This course offers an overview of key public institutions and civil society organizations in Canada to prepare aspiring journalists to effectively and critically engage with these actors in generating important and illuminating coverage of public affairs.
Also listed as MPAD 3002.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002 and second year standing in the BJ program or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002 and second year standing in the BJ program or BJHUM program or the minor in News Media and Information.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
JOUR 2501 [0.5 credit]
Media Law
A survey of laws that affect the Canadian media. Specific areas include the development of freedom of expression, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and statutory and common law limitations on freedoms of the press, including publication bans, libel and contempt of court.
Media Law
A survey of laws that affect the Canadian media. Specific areas include the development of freedom of expression, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and statutory and common law limitations on freedoms of the press, including publication bans, libel and contempt of court.
Also listed as COMS 2501, MPAD 2501.
Precludes additional credit for COMM 2501 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001, JOUR 1002, COMS 1001, COMS 1002, or enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or enrollment in the Communication and Policy Studies specialization of the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for COMM 2501 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 1001, JOUR 1002, COMS 1001, COMS 1002, or enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or enrollment in the Communication and Policy Studies specialization of the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
JOUR 3105 [0.5 credit]
Questions of Documentary Practice
Theoretical implications of documentary film and documentary television practice.
Questions of Documentary Practice
Theoretical implications of documentary film and documentary television practice.
Also listed as FILM 3105.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in Film Studies at the 2000-level, or permission of the School.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in Film Studies at the 2000-level, or permission of the School.
JOUR 3207 [0.5 credit]
Audio Journalism
In this workshop students will build on the principles and practices of audio journalism to produce stories and audio in various formats suitable for radio and digital publication. Note: JOUR 3207 and JOUR 3208 may not be taken in the same term.
Audio Journalism
In this workshop students will build on the principles and practices of audio journalism to produce stories and audio in various formats suitable for radio and digital publication. Note: JOUR 3207 and JOUR 3208 may not be taken in the same term.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202, and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each.
Lectures and labs six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202, and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each.
Lectures and labs six hours a week.
JOUR 3208 [0.5 credit]
Video Journalism
In this workshop students will build on the principles and practices of video journalism to produce stories and video in various formats suitable for television and digital publication. Note: JOUR 3207 and JOUR 3208 may not be taken in the same term.
Video Journalism
In this workshop students will build on the principles and practices of video journalism to produce stories and video in various formats suitable for television and digital publication. Note: JOUR 3207 and JOUR 3208 may not be taken in the same term.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202, and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each.
Lectures and labs six hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202, and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each.
Lectures and labs six hours a week.
JOUR 3225 [0.5 credit]
Reporting in Depth
Long-form journalistic writing skills development; techniques for thorough investigation of timely public issues. Study of outstanding feature and investigative writing examples. Students will pursue their own reporting projects.
Reporting in Depth
Long-form journalistic writing skills development; techniques for thorough investigation of timely public issues. Study of outstanding feature and investigative writing examples. Students will pursue their own reporting projects.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 3205 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202, and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each.
Lectures and practicum three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 3205 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202, and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each.
Lectures and practicum three hours a week.
JOUR 3235 [0.5 credit]
Digital Journalism
Further development of digital journalism skills. Students will produce journalism for online audiences using formats including written and spoken language, still and moving images.
Digital Journalism
Further development of digital journalism skills. Students will produce journalism for online audiences using formats including written and spoken language, still and moving images.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 3205 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202, and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each.
Lectures and labs three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 3205 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202, and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each.
Lectures and labs three hours a week.
JOUR 3300 [0.5 credit]
Media Ethics in a Digital World
Ethical issues related to production and dissemination of news and other forms of content as they relate to digital environments. Different approaches to ethical decision-making and their application in contemporary settings.
Media Ethics in a Digital World
Ethical issues related to production and dissemination of news and other forms of content as they relate to digital environments. Different approaches to ethical decision-making and their application in contemporary settings.
Also listed as MPAD 3300.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 3215 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202 and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each, or JOUR 2003 and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information.
Lectures three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 3215 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202 and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each, or JOUR 2003 and JOUR 2501 with a grade of C or higher in each and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information.
Lectures three hours a week.
JOUR 3400 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topic in Journalism
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Selected Topic in Journalism
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Seminar three hours a week.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 3401 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topic in Journalism
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Selected Topic in Journalism
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism, or third-year standing and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Seminar three hours a week.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 3402 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topic in Journalism
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Selected Topic in Journalism
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism, or third-year standing and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Seminar three hours a week.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 3407 [0.5 credit]
Comparative Media Studies
The comparative study of one or more media organizations and/or types of media content with reference to their operation, audiences, and impacts.
Comparative Media Studies
The comparative study of one or more media organizations and/or types of media content with reference to their operation, audiences, and impacts.
Also listed as COMS 3407.
Precludes additional credit for COMM 3407 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lectures three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for COMM 3407 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lectures three hours a week.
JOUR 4001 [0.5 credit]
Journalism Now - and Next
Changes occurring in the media, in the public’s relationship with the media and how journalists and news organizations respond. Practical issues and challenges in the professional life of a journalist.
Journalism Now - and Next
Changes occurring in the media, in the public’s relationship with the media and how journalists and news organizations respond. Practical issues and challenges in the professional life of a journalist.
Also listed as MPAD 4001.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4000 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism or in the Bachelor of Media Production and Design, or fourth-year standing and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or fourth-year standing in the Strategic Public Opinion stream of the Communication and Policy Studies specialization of the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4000 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism or in the Bachelor of Media Production and Design, or fourth-year standing and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or fourth-year standing in the Strategic Public Opinion stream of the Communication and Policy Studies specialization of the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
JOUR 4003 [0.5 credit]
The Digital Hub: Advanced Multimedia
A workshop designed to give students instruction in digital reporting and publishing as they produce stories from across the city and beyond.
The Digital Hub: Advanced Multimedia
A workshop designed to give students instruction in digital reporting and publishing as they produce stories from across the city and beyond.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3235 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5003, for which additional credit is precluded.
Workshops averaging eight hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3235 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5003, for which additional credit is precluded.
Workshops averaging eight hours a week.
JOUR 4004 [0.5 credit]
The Digital Hub: Advanced Audio
A workshop designed to give students instruction in audio journalism as they produce stories from across the city and beyond.
The Digital Hub: Advanced Audio
A workshop designed to give students instruction in audio journalism as they produce stories from across the city and beyond.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4206 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3207 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5004, for which additional credit is precluded.
Workshops averaging eight hours per week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4206 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3207 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5004, for which additional credit is precluded.
Workshops averaging eight hours per week.
JOUR 4005 [0.5 credit]
The Digital Hub: Advanced Video
A workshop designed to give students instruction in video journalism as they produce stories from across the city and beyond.
The Digital Hub: Advanced Video
A workshop designed to give students instruction in video journalism as they produce stories from across the city and beyond.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4207 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3208 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5005, for which additional credit is precluded.
Workshops averaging eight hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4207 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3208 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5005, for which additional credit is precluded.
Workshops averaging eight hours a week.
JOUR 4100 [0.5 credit]
Special Topic
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses. Seminar three hours a week.
Special Topic
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses. Seminar three hours a week.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 4101 [0.5 credit]
Special Topic
An examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses. Topics may vary from year to year.
Special Topic
An examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses. Topics may vary from year to year.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 4300 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Special Topic
Examination of a topic not covered in depth in other specialized journalism courses. Topics may vary from year to year. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, culminating in an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Special Topic
Examination of a topic not covered in depth in other specialized journalism courses. Topics may vary from year to year. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, culminating in an extended work of journalism.
Also listed as MPAD 4300.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5300, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5300, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4301 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Business and the Markets
Core skills development for business journalism: reading financial documents, covering activities of corporations, functioning of stock and other markets, trade policy and the broader economy, focus on contemporary business news and local publicly-traded companies. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, production of an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Business and the Markets
Core skills development for business journalism: reading financial documents, covering activities of corporations, functioning of stock and other markets, trade policy and the broader economy, focus on contemporary business news and local publicly-traded companies. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, production of an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5301, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5301, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4302 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Business and Canadian Society
The intersection between business and public policy, from climate change to taxation, pensions, labour and corporate social responsibility. What business does and how the media covers it. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, production of a related data project as an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Business and Canadian Society
The intersection between business and public policy, from climate change to taxation, pensions, labour and corporate social responsibility. What business does and how the media covers it. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, production of a related data project as an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5302, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5302, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4303 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Health and Science
The culture of health science research and major trends; key challenges confronting researchers and health science journalists around the world. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, production of an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Health and Science
The culture of health science research and major trends; key challenges confronting researchers and health science journalists around the world. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, production of an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5303, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5303, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4304 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Environment and Science
Major trends and research culture in climate and environmental sciences, focusing on key global concerns. Issues facing researchers and journalists. Focus on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Environment and Science
Major trends and research culture in climate and environmental sciences, focusing on key global concerns. Issues facing researchers and journalists. Focus on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5304, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5304, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4305 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Canada and the U.S.
Exploration of the unique issues in Canada-U.S. relations, from diplomacy to trade. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Canada and the U.S.
Exploration of the unique issues in Canada-U.S. relations, from diplomacy to trade. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5315, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5315, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4306 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Canada and the World
Diplomacy, war, terrorism, migration, the international economy, development and other issues of interest to journalists who want to write about Canada and international affairs. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Canada and the World
Diplomacy, war, terrorism, migration, the international economy, development and other issues of interest to journalists who want to write about Canada and international affairs. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5306, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5306, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4308 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Sports and Sport Culture
Workshop equipping students with the skills to move beyond the clichés of sports writing and live event coverage. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Sports and Sport Culture
Workshop equipping students with the skills to move beyond the clichés of sports writing and live event coverage. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5308, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5308, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4309 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Arts and Culture
Students are introduced to arts and culture journalism, exploring issues and trends that are key to understanding and covering the arts and related cultural policy in Canada. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, culminating in an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Arts and Culture
Students are introduced to arts and culture journalism, exploring issues and trends that are key to understanding and covering the arts and related cultural policy in Canada. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting, culminating in an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5309, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5309, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4311 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Justice and The Supreme Court
Examination of the Supreme Court of Canada, and the role of journalists in covering it. Students attend hearings and gain insight into the court’s role in the making and shaping of Canada. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Specialized Journalism: Justice and The Supreme Court
Examination of the Supreme Court of Canada, and the role of journalists in covering it. Students attend hearings and gain insight into the court’s role in the making and shaping of Canada. Emphasis on explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5311, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5311, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures, discussion and seminars three hours a week.
JOUR 4313 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Reporting in Indigenous Communities
Working in teams to produce multimedia news stories from Indigenous communities in the city of Ottawa and Ottawa Valley region, students will be challenged to confront misrepresentation in the news media and learn to consider new strategies and ethical frameworks for covering Indigenous Peoples.
Specialized Journalism: Reporting in Indigenous Communities
Working in teams to produce multimedia news stories from Indigenous communities in the city of Ottawa and Ottawa Valley region, students will be challenged to confront misrepresentation in the news media and learn to consider new strategies and ethical frameworks for covering Indigenous Peoples.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5313, for which additional credit is precluded.
3 hours per week
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5313, for which additional credit is precluded.
3 hours per week
JOUR 4314 [0.5 credit]
Specialized Journalism: Parliament, Policy and the Press
This seminar course is designed to make students familiar with the way government works; how political parties function within the overall political system; how policies are formulated and implemented; and most importantly, how to report on all of these processes, institutions and events.
Specialized Journalism: Parliament, Policy and the Press
This seminar course is designed to make students familiar with the way government works; how political parties function within the overall political system; how policies are formulated and implemented; and most importantly, how to report on all of these processes, institutions and events.
Prerequisite(s): Third or Fourth year B.J. Honours standing, or permission of the School.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5314., for which additional credit is precluded.
3 hours per week.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5314., for which additional credit is precluded.
3 hours per week.
JOUR 4400 [0.5 credit]
Professional Skills: Special Topic
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Professional Skills: Special Topic
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 4401 [0.5 credit]
Professional Skills: Data Storytelling
Instruction in telling stories from data. Focus on searching for, analyzing and mapping data, turning numbers into powerful narratives.
Professional Skills: Data Storytelling
Instruction in telling stories from data. Focus on searching for, analyzing and mapping data, turning numbers into powerful narratives.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4208 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing.
Lecture and practicum three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4208 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing.
Lecture and practicum three hours a week.
JOUR 4402 [0.5 credit]
Professional Skills: Longform Writing
Instruction in longform story production. Focus on researching and writing, including the art and craft of writing for magazines.
Professional Skills: Longform Writing
Instruction in longform story production. Focus on researching and writing, including the art and craft of writing for magazines.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4208 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing.
Lecture and practicum three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4208 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing.
Lecture and practicum three hours a week.
JOUR 4403 [0.5 credit]
Professional Skills: Strategic Communication
Workshop pairing student teams with non-profit groups that are in need of strategic communication advice. Instruction in planning and implementation.
Professional Skills: Strategic Communication
Workshop pairing student teams with non-profit groups that are in need of strategic communication advice. Instruction in planning and implementation.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as MPAD 4403.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4208 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5508, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lecture and practicum three hours a week.
Also listed as MPAD 4403.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4208 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as JOUR 5508, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lecture and practicum three hours a week.
JOUR 4404 [0.5 credit]
Professional Skills: Freelancing for Media Professionals
Workshop preparing students to compete in a market that values the skills and mindset of entrepreneurial media workers.
Professional Skills: Freelancing for Media Professionals
Workshop preparing students to compete in a market that values the skills and mindset of entrepreneurial media workers.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing.
Lecture and practicum three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year standing.
Lecture and practicum three hours a week.
JOUR 4500 [0.5 credit]
Investigating Journalism: Special Topic
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Investigating Journalism: Special Topic
Examination of a topic in journalism not covered in depth in other courses.
Also listed as MPAD 4500.
Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in B.J. Honours or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 4501 [0.5 credit]
Investigating Journalism: Gender, Identity and Inequality
How social concepts of gender, identity and inequality influence journalism. Theoretical and textual analysis. Historical and contemporary case studies from mainstream and alternative media exploring journalistic expression, professional practices, status and expectations, and cultural representations.
Investigating Journalism: Gender, Identity and Inequality
How social concepts of gender, identity and inequality influence journalism. Theoretical and textual analysis. Historical and contemporary case studies from mainstream and alternative media exploring journalistic expression, professional practices, status and expectations, and cultural representations.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as MPAD 4501.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4307 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
Also listed as MPAD 4501.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4307 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in B.J. Hons. or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 4502 [0.5 credit]
Investigating Journalism: Journalism and Conflict
For as long as there has been conflict between peoples, there have been those who bear witness and recount their observations. This course examines journalism and conflict with an emphasis on journalistic perspectives but also through discussion of interdisciplinary literature and academic research.
Investigating Journalism: Journalism and Conflict
For as long as there has been conflict between peoples, there have been those who bear witness and recount their observations. This course examines journalism and conflict with an emphasis on journalistic perspectives but also through discussion of interdisciplinary literature and academic research.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as MPAD 4502.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year B.J. Honours standing, or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
Also listed as MPAD 4502.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year B.J. Honours standing, or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 4504 [0.5 credit]
Investigating Journalism: The Media and International Development
A critical examination of the use of journalism as an instrument of international development, historically and currently. To what extent have these efforts been successful? On what grounds are they justified? In what regard have they been instruments of propaganda?.
Investigating Journalism: The Media and International Development
A critical examination of the use of journalism as an instrument of international development, historically and currently. To what extent have these efforts been successful? On what grounds are they justified? In what regard have they been instruments of propaganda?.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as MPAD 4504.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism, or third-year standing and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Seminar three hours a week.
Also listed as MPAD 4504.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Bachelor of Journalism, or third-year standing and enrollment in the Minor in News Media and Information, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 4505 [1.0 credit]
Investigating Journalism: The Power and Politics of Government
In-depth exploration of Canada's government, public policy and politics; parliamentary debate and committee hearings. Explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Investigating Journalism: The Power and Politics of Government
In-depth exploration of Canada's government, public policy and politics; parliamentary debate and committee hearings. Explanatory/analytical reporting; production of an extended work of journalism.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4201 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year B.J. Honours standing, or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for JOUR 4201 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year B.J. Honours standing, or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 4506 [0.5 credit]
Investigating Journalism: Trauma-Informed Journalism
Journalists often swoop in at the most difficult moments of a person's life- aftermath of violent incident/catastrophe, tragic death of loved one, or culmination of painful criminal trial. Students will be prepared for ethical, practical and emotional challenges of reporting accurately, sensitively to traumatic events.
Investigating Journalism: Trauma-Informed Journalism
Journalists often swoop in at the most difficult moments of a person's life- aftermath of violent incident/catastrophe, tragic death of loved one, or culmination of painful criminal trial. Students will be prepared for ethical, practical and emotional challenges of reporting accurately, sensitively to traumatic events.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
3 hours per week
3 hours per week
JOUR 4507 [0.5 credit]
Investigating Journalism: History of Black Journalism
Charts the development of Canada's Black press from its beginnings in the 1850s to present day. The course explores the role Canada's Black press has played in Black communities and considers how Black media outlets have covered the most significant stories of the day.
Investigating Journalism: History of Black Journalism
Charts the development of Canada's Black press from its beginnings in the 1850s to present day. The course explores the role Canada's Black press has played in Black communities and considers how Black media outlets have covered the most significant stories of the day.
Prerequisite(s): Third or Fourth-year B.J. Honours standing, or permission of the school.
3 hours per week.
3 hours per week.
JOUR 4508 [0.5 credit]
Investigating Journalism: Inclusive Reporting in Practice
Students will learn strategies for inclusive journalism through practical application, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and belonging in Canadian media. Learn to identify biases, self-reflection, and apply inclusive reporting techniques. Write stories that foster belonging, reflect diverse voices, and report with respect, care and cultural awareness.
Investigating Journalism: Inclusive Reporting in Practice
Students will learn strategies for inclusive journalism through practical application, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and belonging in Canadian media. Learn to identify biases, self-reflection, and apply inclusive reporting techniques. Write stories that foster belonging, reflect diverse voices, and report with respect, care and cultural awareness.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year B.J. Honours standing, or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 3225 with a grade of C or higher and fourth-year B.J. Honours standing, or permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
JOUR 4900 [1.0 credit]
Honours Tutorial
Students analyze some major achievements in contemporary journalism, through individual or group research. Students also have the opportunity to acquire background and experience in the managerial aspects and production of print and broadcast journalism.
Honours Tutorial
Students analyze some major achievements in contemporary journalism, through individual or group research. Students also have the opportunity to acquire background and experience in the managerial aspects and production of print and broadcast journalism.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year B.J. (Honours) standing.
JOUR 4999 [0.0 credit]
Science Communication Certificate Professional Development Workshop
A one-day workshop providing practical skills development for becoming an effective science communicator. Topics for discussion will include defining the audience and framing of information, reviews of effective science communication, career opportunities for science communicators, and one-to-one analysis of participants writing skills. Graded SAT/UNS.
Science Communication Certificate Professional Development Workshop
A one-day workshop providing practical skills development for becoming an effective science communicator. Topics for discussion will include defining the audience and framing of information, reviews of effective science communication, career opportunities for science communicators, and one-to-one analysis of participants writing skills. Graded SAT/UNS.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as ISAP 4999.
Prerequisite(s): This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Certificate of Science Communication, and who have completed at least 2.0 credits towards the certificate, including one of COMS 2500 or ISAP 3003.
A one-day workshop
Also listed as ISAP 4999.
Prerequisite(s): This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Certificate of Science Communication, and who have completed at least 2.0 credits towards the certificate, including one of COMS 2500 or ISAP 3003.
A one-day workshop
Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca