JR 302 - Covering Immigration

Credits: 4
This course is designed to help Journalism students understand the complexities of covering immigration as a beat. Students analyze coverage in the US and gain a working knowledge of the many institutions involved in creating immigration policy as well as a fundamental understanding of immigration law. Students choose an immigrant or refugee community in the Boston area and produce a series of stories, culminating in a multimedia project about a particular challenge that group is facing.

Prerequisite(s): JR 103
Liberal Arts Perspective(s):
Note(s): Fulfills the Journalism Diversity requirement.