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JOUR 444 - Advanced Internship and Career Preparation Credits 2 A portfolio-driven, rigorous learning experience beyond the university classroom via working in an advanced internship with a company, business or media-related organization. This course will allow students to refine their interest, aptitude and stamina for work within their chosen area of journalism, public relations or media-related ministry by engaging in an internship that requires more than an entry level position. This course is aimed at providing students with an advanced portfolio of work suitable for applying to entry level positions in a media career, public relations career or media-related ministry organization. In addition, students will refine their resumes and other components to prepare them for a career after Biola. Notes: One hundred and twenty hours of internship are required for this course. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 344. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. JOUR 447 - Commentary, Opinion and Reviews Credits 3 A lecture, discussion and writing course exploring the power and ethical implications of opinion in media. Students will learn how opinion journalism helped frame the cause of freedom in our nation's founding and how it has had a role in every major era in our nation's history. Students will also examine the role of opinion journalism today in social media, in public opinion polling, and in reviews of the Arts (e.g. music, dance, film, books, theatre productions) and of products in the marketplace (e.g. electronics, cars, hotels, restaurants). Students will examine, learn and demonstrate techniques for critical thinking in effective opinion journalism in forms ranging from news or sports analysis to blogs, tweets, and social media platforms that implement opinion alongside, or consisting of, photos and video. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. JOUR 458 - Public Relations and Journalism Research Credits 3 Methodology for Public Relations, Journalism and related media research, including sampling, questionnaire design and introduction to statistics. Students conduct an audience analysis, focus groups and research project. A major goal is to become adept at reading and evaluating research reports. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. JOUR 460 - Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis Credits 3 This capstone course in the public relations curriculum develops critical thinking skills in selecting, creating and applying tools, techniques and principles of public relations to a variety of managerial cases, campaigns and problem situations. Actual case studies (both historical and current) are reviewed and analyzed. Students will also work on developing robust case study presentations on specific organizations and campaigns, illustrating competencies in PR leadership principles such as ethical problem-solving, diversity, conflict management, and organizational structures. Notes: This course is for students close to graduation who have completed necessary courses to prepare them for research, strategic solution-building, and follow-up analysis of current public relations situations. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 388. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
JOUR 464 - Philosophy and Ethics of Media Credits 3 A capstone course for journalism majors organized in a seminar style in which students review the philosophies of formative thinkers behind American journalism (print, broadcast and Internet), and examine the philosophy of a journalist whom they'll shadow. The course culminates in each student's examination of his or her own philosophy of journalism and sense of calling as a believer practicing journalism or public relations or as an influence in the marketplace of public opinion. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. JOUR 466 - Photojournalism II Credits 3 Continues the exploration of reporting and interpreting the news through photos, photo documentaries, and photo analysis. Advanced techniques of visual reporting and interpreting news are explored. Working under deadline continues to be a part of the advanced course. Introduces the use of lighting techniques, including operation of portable and studio Credits 1-3 A rotating variety of topics and production experiences often employing special guests from within Journalism or Public Relations. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, Documentary Reporting, Political Journalism, PR Fund Raising, Event Planning, Cross-cultural journalism, advanced multimedia, or advanced photojournalism. Notes: May be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 105, JOUR 107; JOUR 111 or JOUR 231 or JOUR 236 as pertinent to the seminar topic. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: May involve lab fees. JOUR 480 - Directed Research Credits 1-3 Individual research in an area of Journalism or Public Relations determined in consultation with the instructor. Notes: Special approval required. May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. JOUR 486 - Media Narrative Project Credits 3 Students in this mastery-level course will explore in-depth a topic using a team approach that moves their inquiry from a core idea into a multi- part exploration that, by the end of the semester, becomes a finished book published by the department through on-demand technology. Book topics will vary, but urban and cross-cultural themes will be emphasized, pointing towards the needs and solutions being sought to help the marginalized and alienated within and around the American evangelical church and/or internationally. Projects will include reporting through strobes. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 347. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $80. JOUR 470 - Journalism Seminar written and visual form, and as needed, video storytelling and web development that enhances audience understanding of the book's topic. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 230 or JOUR 231 or JOUR 249 or JOUR 347. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $50.
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