JRN201 Copy Editing

This course covers the principles and practice of news editing, including the following topics: copy editing, headline and cutline writing, wire copy editing, page makeup, and an intensive review of English grammar and usage. This course is recommended for third semester students with a strong interest in print journalism.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or ESL110 ESL Transitional Writing Minimum Grade of: C or ENG101 English Composition I or higher Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Communications Elective

  • Free Elective

  • Humanities Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Reading Content Course