Professional Approaches to Journalism
JOURN X 440.1
Explore issues facing professional journalists, past and present, and the practices that have come to define the field.
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Starting at $695.00
As few as 11 weeks
What you can learn.
Acquire a basic understanding of the inner workings of journalism
Gain an introduction to news judgment, analysis, and ethics
Study best practices of journalism writing, research, and reporting
Set personal goals for a career in media
Prepare for a more hands-on approach to practicing journalism in Reporting and Writing II
About this course:
Course addresses topics such as news judgment, analysis and ethics, challenges investigating and reporting the news, artificial intelligence, and evolving approaches to writing, media creation, and news distribution. Students leave the course with a basic understanding of the inner workings of journalism and consider professional goals for a career in contemporary media.
Fall 2024 Schedule
September 25
- December 4
Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Notes
Required course in the Journalism Certificate.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.
Internet access required. Materials required.
No Refunds after October 2nd, 2024.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 18, 2024
Course Requirements
Associated Press
ISBN 9781541699892
Book:
Telling the Story
by The Missouri Group
Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2013
ISBN 978-1-4576-0911-4
Picador, 2011
ISBN 0312626681
Schedule
Discussion
Wed Sep 25, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Oct 2, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Oct 9, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Oct 16, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Oct 23, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Oct 30, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Nov 6, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Nov 13, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Nov 20, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Nov 27, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Dec 4, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
September 26
- December 12
Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
See Details
Notes
Required course in the Journalism Certificate.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.
Internet access required. Materials required.
No Refunds after October 3rd, 2024.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 19, 2024
Schedule
Discussion
Thu Sep 26, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 3, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 10, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 17, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 24, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 31, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 7, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 14, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 21, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 28, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Dec 5, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Dec 12, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom