General Calendar 2002-2003
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UNIVERSITY OF
REGINA General Calendar 2002-2003 |
JRN 300 | JRN 301 | JRN 302 | JRN 303 | JRN 304 | JRN 305 | JRN 306 | JRN 307 | JRN 308 | JRN 400 | JRN 401 | JRN 402 | JRN 310 | JRN 311 | JRN 312 | JRN 313 | JRN 314 | JRN 315 | JRN 317 | JRN 318 | JRN 410 | JRN 411 | JRN 413 | JRN 414 | JRN 415 | JRN 416 | JRN 417 | JRN 418 | JRN 419
FACULTY
P. Bell
J. Spelliscy (Head)
L. Todd - Lab Instructor
BA IN JOURNALISM
The degree in journalism is a four-year program with two stages of two years each. Students will register in the Faculty of Arts for the first stage, which will be designated pre-journalism (see Pre-journalism section on page 2). The pre-journalism program may include no more than 14 introductory-level courses.
Students who have completed or are completing the pre-journalism stage must apply for admission to the School of Journalism for the final two years of the program. A special application form must be requested from the Admissions Office at the University of Regina, and applications must be submitted to the Admissions Office by January 31 for the following Fall semester. Admission to the second stage of the program is competitive. Entrance examinations and interviews will normally take place in April.
Those seeking admission must meet the following requirements:
1. have a minimum GPA of 70% upon completion of the 60 credit hours of academic work in the pre-journalism stage;
2. pass an entrance examination that focuses on writing skills and critical thinking.
Students will be assessed and selected, qualified candidates will be interviewed by a Selection Board.
The final two years of the program, 60 credit hours, must be completed in full at the University of Regina, following admission to the School of Journalism. Radio and television studios and field equipment, and radio and television newsroom facilities are available to students. The print newsroom is equipped with a computer system including desktop publishing. Students will produce radio and television newscasts, documentaries, newspapers, magazines, and on-line publications.
Students qualifying for admission to the School of Journalism will take three semesters of coursework and one semester as an internship in a medium (print, radio, or television). Students must meet a required standard in this internship to obtain the degree.
All students will take the following courses in their first semester: JRN 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304; and the following courses in either the second or the third semester; JRN 305, 306, 307, 308, and 3 credit hours of journalism electives at the 300 level. The internship is designated JRN 400.
Internships are offered in the Winter, Summer, or Fall semesters. Placement is determined by the School.
In the fourth semester students are required to take 9 or more credit hours of journalism electives at the 400 level which must include JRN 401 or 402, or both. The remaining electives may be taken outside the School of Journalism.
Credit hours |
BA in Journalism program, |
Student's record of courses completed |
Pre-Journalism | ||
3.0 |
ENGL 100 |
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3.0 |
ENGL 110 |
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3.0 |
One of LGC 100, PHIL 250, or a MATH course |
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3.0 |
`Language' 100 and 101, or any two courses in the same language other than English numbered above 100.* |
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3.0 |
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3.0 |
One course from List A: classical studies, the history and philosophy of science, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, languages (including 200- or 300-level English courses), linguistics, philosophy, religious studies, and women's studies* |
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3.0 |
Course in ART, ARTH, FILM, INA, INAH, MU or THEA* |
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3.0 |
Course with laboratory in ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS* |
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3.0 |
THREE courses chosen from THREE of the following groups: |
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3.0 |
Elective (HIST 100 or HIST 110 recommended) |
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3.0 |
Elective (PSCI 101 recommended) |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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* Some restrictions apply. For detailed information on these requirements, refer to the Core requirements section on page 2. | ||
60.0 |
Subtotal |
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Journalism Studies | ||
3.0 |
JRN 300 |
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3.0 |
JRN 301 |
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3.0 |
JRN 302 |
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3.0 |
JRN 303 |
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3.0 |
JRN 304 |
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3.0 |
JRN 305 |
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3.0 |
JRN 306 |
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3.0 |
JRN 307 |
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3.0 |
JRN 308 |
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3.0 |
300-level JRN course |
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3.0 |
JRN 401 or 402 |
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3.0 |
400-level JRN course |
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3.0 |
400-level JRN course |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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15.0 |
JRN 400 (internship) |
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120.0 |
Total |
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An optional minor may be completed in subjects offered by the Faculties of Arts, Fine Arts, or Science.
A minimum GPA of 65% per semester in journalism, with no failures, is required for students to continue in the program. Students failing to meet these criteria will be required to discontinue indefinitely from the program.
A student who fails the School's internship may be required to discontinue indefinitely from the program. A student may be required to discontinue the program indefinitely for unsatisfactory academic performance or professional development. Readmission to the program is at the discretion of the School.
A student has the right to appeal the decision by the School to the Student Appeals Committee of the Faculty of Arts.
GRADUATION
To qualify for a BA in Journalism a student must have a minimum GPA of 65%. A minor, if any, requires a GPA of 65% on the courses used to meet the minor requirements.
A minimum GPA of 80% will be required for graduation with Distinction.
A minimum GPA of 85% will be required for graduation with Great Distinction.
BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM
This degree is designed for students with a previous degree who seek a specialization in journalism. The previous degree must be conferred no later than spring convocation of the year for which admission is sought.
Applications must be submitted to the Admissions Office by January 31 for the following Fall semester.
Students interested in Journalism must request the special application form from the Admissions Office of the University of Regina and admission to the program is competitive.
Those seeking admission must meet the following requirements:
1. have an undergraduate degree that has already been conferred or is expected to be conferred at the spring convocation of the year for which admission is sought.
2. pass an entrance examination that focuses on writing skills and critical thinking.
Students will be assessed and selected qualified candidates will be interviewed by a selection board.
The two years required to obtain the Bachelor of Journalism degree, 60 credit hours, must be completed in full at the University of Regina, following admission to the School of Journalism, and will include 3 semesters of coursework and one semester as an internship in the journalism field.
Students must meet a required standard in this internship to obtain the degree. The School provides broadly-based courses in print, radio, and television journalism. Digital radio and television studios, cameras, editing, and mixing equipment are available to students. The School offers desktop publishing and internet facilities for the dissemination of student-produced stories. Students will critically analyze journalistic practice as well as produce stories for newspapers, magazines, and radio and television newscasts. The School specializes in documentary and magazine research, writing, and production.
All students will take the following courses in the first semester: JRN 300, 30l, 302, 303, and 304; and the following courses in either the second or the third semester: JRN 305, 306, 307, 308, and 3 credit hours of journalism electives at the 300 level. The internship is designated JRN 400.
Internships are offered in the Winter, Summer, or Fall semesters. The placement is determined by the School.
In the fourth semester students are required to take 9 or more credit hours of journalism electives at the 400 level which must include JRN 401 or 402, or both. The remaining electives may be taken outside the School of Journalism.
Credit hours |
Bachelor of Journalism program, required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
JRN 300 |
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3.0 |
JRN 301 |
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3.0 |
JRN 302 |
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3.0 |
JRN 303 |
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3.0 |
JRN 304 |
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3.0 |
JRN 305 |
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3.0 |
JRN 306 |
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3.0 |
JRN 307 |
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3.0 |
JRN 308 |
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3.0 |
300-level JRN course |
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3.0 |
JRN 401 or 402 |
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3.0 |
400-level JRN course |
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3.0 |
400-level JRN course |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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3.0 |
Elective |
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15.0 |
JRN 400 (internship) |
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60.0 |
Total |
A minimum GPA of 65% per semester in journalism, with no failures, is required for students to continue in the program. Students failing to meet these criteria will be required to discontinue indefinitely from the program.
A student who fails the School's internship may be required to discontinue indefinitely from the program. A student may be required to discontinue the program indefinitely for unsatisfactory academic performance or professional development. Readmission to the program is at the discretion of the School. A student has the right to appeal the decision by the School to the Student Appeals Committee of the Faculty of Arts.
GRADUATION
To qualify for the Bachelor of Journalism degree a student must have a minimum GPA of 65%.
A minimum GPA of 80% will be required for graduation with Distinction.
A minimum GPA of 85% will be required for graduation with Great Distinction.
REQUIRED COURSES
JRN 300
Print Journalism I
3:3-3
Study and practice of news gathering, reporting and newspaper production.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism.
JRN 301
Broadcast Journalism I
3:3-3
Study and practice of current affairs, news gathering, writing, and reporting for the broadcast media.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism.
JRN 302
Rights and Responsibilities of the Journalist
3:3-0
Study of ethical and legal questions and the role of the journalist.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism.
JRN 303
Research Techniques
3:3-0
Study and practice of basic research techniques in the journalistic process.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism.
JRN 304
Interviewing for the Media
3:3-0
Study and practice of the interview as a basic tool of journalistic investigation.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Journalism.
JRN 305
Print Journalism II
3:3:3
Continuing study and practice of news gathering, reporting, and newspaper production.
Prerequisite: JRN 300
JRN 306
Broadcast Journalism II
3:3:3
Continuing study and practice of current affairs, news gathering, writing, and reporting for the broadcast media.
Prerequisite: JRN 301
JRN 307
Research and Interviewing Techniques
3:3-0
Continuing study and practice of research and interviewing techniques as essential journalistic tools.
Prerequisites: JRN 303 and 304
JRN 308
Journalism Topics
3:3-0
Study and discussion of selected topics of current interest to journalists, including ethical and legal issues.
Prerequisite: JRN 302
JRN 400
Internship
15:0-0
The internship is a period of three to four months to be served in the field in a work/study capacity. Students must accept placements as assigned.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of JRN 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304
JRN 401
Advanced Print Journalism
3:3:3
Advanced study and practice of news gathering, reporting, and newspaper production.
Prerequisites: JRN 300 and 305
JRN 402
Advanced Broadcast Journalism
3:3:3
Advanced study and practice of current affairs, news gathering, writing, and reporting for the broadcast media.
Prerequisites: JRN 301 and 306
ELECTIVES
JRN 310
History of the Media
3:3-0
An introduction to the history of the media, providing a broad examination of trends and developments, including the major milestones in media development.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 311
Media, Power, and Society
3:3-0
A critical analysis of the politics and structures of media power, focussing on such matters as media ownership, ratings, advertising, media manipulation, sensationalism, story content, marginalization, and representation.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 312
Photo Journalism
3:3-0
A photo journalist's role in the news gathering process. Communicating through pictures and the power of visual story telling.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 313
Weeklies
3:3-0
An examination of the special demands of a weekly newspaper and its role in the community.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 314
Feature Writing
3:3-0
Researching, organizing, writing, and editing short features to be published in newspapers, television, radio, and magazines.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 315
Journalism and Numbers
3:3-0
This course is designed to develop the journalist's skills in interpreting and reporting numerical information such as polls, surveys.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 317
Agricultural Journalism
3:3-0
An intensive study of the specialized field of agricultural news gathering, reporting, and writing.
Prerequisites: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 318
Print Editing
3:3-0
Study and practice of copy-editing skills, emphasizing on-line editing, headline writing and pagination, on deadline.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 410
Advanced Interviewing
3:3-0
Advanced study in interview preparation and effective interviewing techniques.
Prerequisites: JRN 304 and 307
JRN 411
Documentary Theory and Production
3:3-3
An analysis of documentary traditions including aural/visual metaphors, narrative structure, social contexts, electronic methodologies and biases. Students will also produce a substantial work of their own.
Prerequisite: JRN 301 and 306, or permission of the head.
JRN 413
Magazine Writing
3:3-0
Researching, organizing, writing, and editing longer articles to be published in magazines.
Prerequisites: JRN 300 and 305
JRN 414
Investigative Reporting
3:3:0
Original, in-depth research into matters of major public interest and importance, organizing the material, writing it up and editing it with a view toward publication and/or broadcast.
Prerequisite: Completion of the School's internship program.
JRN 415
International Media
3:3-0
Study of international news, coverage in Canadian media (collection and selection of stories), reportage of world events and issues in media outside North America, journalism and media in the developing world.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 416
Political Reporting
3:3-0
The study and practice of political reporting with a focus on issues and public debates arising out of the Saskatchewan legislature.
Prerequisites: JRN 300, 301, 305, and 306
JRN 417
Specialized Reporting
3:3-0
Beats will be examined with students concentrating on one. The course may include: sports, arts, science, religion, aboriginal affairs, medicine, business, environment, education, labour, and lifestyle reporting.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 418
Journalism Seminar
3:3-0
Weekly seminars on significant contemporary issues in journalism, led by faculty members and guests, focusing on their particular areas of specialization and research.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
JRN 419
Alternative Media
3:3-0
Study of developments in alternative media in Canada and the world. Consideration will be given to the role and importance of these developments within the journalism environment.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of the head.
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