JR 306 - Women in Journalism

Credits: 4
Students assess the impact of groundbreaking women journalists of the past 200 years and their works in their times and ours. Special emphasis is given to the #MeToo movement, gender discrimination, social and civil rights, women reporting in conflict zones, and challenges posed by emerging technologies. Students selectively explore the social, civil, economic, legal, creative, and other influencing factors that shaped their reporting and writing as catalysts for change. Frequent diverse guest speakers share their knowledge throughout the course. Appraising these lessons helps students to better understand and enhance their own journalistic work and goals. Students probe the experience and notable works of investigative reporters, war and political correspondents, essayists, TV/radio reporters and anchors, photographers, social media and cultural pioneers, and those who have blazed gender, race, ethnic, LGBTQ, and feminist trails.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): JR 202, JR 216, JR 217, JR 219, or JR 221
Course Restrictions: Junior standing
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