JOUR 2450: Solutions with Data Journalism
| Course Format | Lecture 2.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 2.0 h |
| Credits | 3.0 |
Course Description
Formerly JOUR 2420
In this course, students discover challenging new ways of thinking about storytelling. In solutions journalism, students do not just report on the problem; they provide leadership to their audience by proactively searching for ways to make things better. In data journalism, students do not just take their interview subjects at their word; they analyze patterns in data sources, producing interactive charts and maps to bolster their viewers' understanding of what is really going on. The innovative approaches learned in this course help students uncover the story behind the story – and make sure the journalism they create stands out.
Students will receive credit for only one of JOUR 2420 or 2450.
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: a minimum 70% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12, or equivalent; a minimum "C-" grade in a university-level English course for which Langara College awards transfer credit; a minimum "C-" grade in ENGL 1120; an "S" grade in ENGL 1107 or 1110; or permission of the instructor.
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