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Today's journalists and communications professionals need to know everything from the start to the end of the news cycle; which stories are worth pursuing, how to chase and verify the story, which tools to use to tell the story, what platform to put it on, and how to use social media to provide...

Formerly JOUR 1140Readers judge writing as much by its attention to details as by its grand phrases or sweeping narratives. Students learn how to ensure that their writing adheres to accepted Canadian style conventions used in journalism and communications. They analyze and edit grammar, spelling...

Images are a key element of effective storytelling. Students examine the theory and methods required to become an effective visual storyteller. They develop skills to capture professional photographic news, sports, features, and portraits along with photo essays to tell an impactful and meaningful...

Students learn the principles of design for both print and online publications, using current industry-standard software. They learn how to attract the reader's eye through design elements like photos, headlines, subheads, and graphics, while conveying information quickly and clearly.

Formerly JOUR 1178A successful career in media requires the ability to write and share various types of content through multiple platforms on tight deadlines. In this intensive hands-on course, student reporters apply the storytelling skills they have acquired in a simulated newsroom environment to...

This number is reserved for journalism courses that may be offered from time to time by: a) College journalism faculty who may wish to present a course in their specialty which may be of limited interest; or b) visiting journalism or business communications lecturers.Prerequisite(s): Must be...

Most of us consider communicating an innate and spontaneous activity, but the ways we communicate change over time and can be evaluated, studied, and manipulated. In this course, students examine the changing ideologies behind communication theories, research, and models as they relate to our...

The interdependent relationship between media technology and communication has evolved over the years to influence the audience's sense of nationalism, culture, and self-awareness. Students examine the effect of the media's historical transformations, from the screen culture surrounding television...

Formerly JOUR 1120In the era of misinformation, the need to hold to account the powerful figures in business and government has never been more pressing, and the work of investigative journalists - the watchdogs of democracy - never more crucial. Future journalists and communication professionals...

Demystifying the complex justice system and applying professional ethics is essential for journalists and professional writers to cover significant stories of public interest. In this course, students examine the legal system and the role and responsibility of the news media. They will be introduced...