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Journalism
(B.A.)
SPECIALIST (JOINT) PROGRAM IN JOURNALISM
Supervisor of Studies: K. McCrindle (416-287-7163)
This program may be taken in fulfillment of the requirements of a four-year (20-credit) Honours B.A. Degree. In addition to completing the requirements for the degree, students have the option of qualifying for a diploma from Centennial College by undertaking one additional semester in a field placement and completing a short non-credit course on journalism career management at Centennial.
Limited enrolment. Applicants must fill out a joint program application form. Applicants must also pass Centennial's screening process (satisfactory completion of a series of writing exercises, attendance at an information session, and an interview). Applicants may arrange to take the test during the first year of their studies at the University of Toronto at Scarborough.
(a) (International Perspective) 1.0 full credit equivalent from:
| ANTB54H | Peoples of the Middle East: An Introduction
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| ANTB55H | Muslim Societies
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| ENGB17H | Contemporary Literature from the Caribbean
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| ENGB19H | Contemporary Literature from South Asia
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| ENGC72H | Contemporary Literature from Sub-Saharan Africa
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| FREB28H | The Francophone World
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| FREB35H | Francophone Literature
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| FREC47H | Special Topics in French Linguistics: French Creole Languages
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| FREC83H | Cultural Identities and Stereotypes in the French-Speaking World
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| HISA03Y | The Twentieth Century World
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| IDSB01H | International Development Studies: Political Economy
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| IDSB02H | International Development Studies: Development & Environment
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| IDSB04H | International Health Policy Analysis
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| POLB80H | Introduction to International Relations
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| POLB81H | International Conflict & Conflict Management
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(b) (Canadian Perspective) 1.0 full credit equivalent from:
| ANTB16H | Canadian Cultural Identities
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| ANTC21H | Canadian Native Peoples: Traditional Values
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| ANTC22H | Canadian Native Peoples: Contemporary Concerns
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| ECMA01H | Introduction to Microeconomics
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| ECMA05H | Introduction to Macroeconomics
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| ENGB06H | Canadian Literary Traditions
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| ENGB07H | Nation in Canadian Writing
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| ENGB25H | Canadian Short Story
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| FREB22H | Society and Culture of French Canada
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| FREB36H | Literature of French Canada: to 1960
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| FREB37H | Literature of French Canada: Since 1960
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| HISB40H | Canadian History to 1896
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| HISB41H | Canadian History since 1896
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| HISC45H | Immigrants and Race Relations in Canadian History
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| POLA51H | Critical Issues of Canadian Democracy
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| POLA81H | Leaving Home: Politics and Emigration
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| POLB50H | Canada's Political Institutions
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| POLB52H | Canadian Politics: Connecting Citizens and Governments
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(c) (Environmental Perspective) 1.0 full credit equivalent from:
| BGYA01H | Introductory Biology: Part I
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| BGYA02H | Introductory Biology: Part II
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| EESA01H | Introduction to Environmental Science
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| EESA05H | Environmental Hazards
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| EESA06H | Introduction to Planet Earth
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| GGRA02H | Geography of Global Processes
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| GGRA03H | Cities and Environments
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| GGRC45H | Local Geographies of Globalization
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| GGRC46H | Tourism, Environment and Development
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(d) (Media and Society Perspective) 1.0 full credit equivalent from:
| ENGC55H | Literature and Media: The Spoken Word and the Visual Page
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| ENGC56H | Literature and Media: From Page to Screen
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| FREB18H | Commercial French
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| FREB19H | French Usage in the Francophone Media
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| FREC48H | Sociolinguistics of French
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| IDSC10H | Topics in International Development Studies (if offered as Development Studies and the Media)
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| ISTB01H | International Studies and International Communications
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| POLB72H | Political and Social Theory of Contemporary Society I
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| POLB73H | Political and Social Theory of Contemporary Society II
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| SOCB56H | Sociology of Mass Media and Communications: Institutions, Technologies and Politics
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| SOCB57H | Sociology of Mass Media and Communications: Texts and Audiences
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| PHLB05H | Social Issues
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| PHLB06H | Business Ethics
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| VPAB05H | Introduction to Contemporary Cultural Theory
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| VPAB06H | Cultural Pluralism and the Arts
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| WSTB13H | Women and the Media
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(e) Courses that satisfy the requirements of one Major or two Minor Programs, which may include courses used to satisfy requirements (a) through (d) above.
(f)
| JOUD01H | Journalism Senior Project
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(g) At least 2 full credits at the C- or D- level, which may include courses used to satisfy requirements (a) through (e) above.
(h) Journalism Group 1 -- students will be eligible to enrol in these courses after successfully completing at least 10 full credits at University of Toronto at Scarborough, including at least three of requirements (a) through (d) above. This group of courses should usually be taken concurrently.
(i) Journalism Group 2 -- students will be eligible to enrol in these courses after successfully completing Group 1 above.
| JOUB03H | Magazine Journalism*
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| JOUB05H | Advanced Interviewing Techniques*
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| JOUB09H | Journalism Copy Editing*
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| JOUB10H | Newspaper Laboratory 1*
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| JOUB17H | News for the Electronic Media 1*
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(j) Journalism Group 3 -- students will be eligible to enrol in these courses after successfully completing Group 2.
| JOUC13H | Beat Reporting*
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| JOUC16Y | Newspaper Laboratory 2*
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| JOUC17H | News for the Electronic Media 2*
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* A grade of C- is required in these courses to maintain standing in the program.
JOUA06H3 Journalism Law and Ethics
An examination of the key legal and ethical issues facing Canadian journalists, with an emphasis on the practical. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Limited enrolment: 25
Prerequisites: 10 credits: this course is only open to students registered in the Joint Program in Journalism.
JOUB03H3 Magazine Journalism
An introduction to developing and selling quality magazine stories. Students learn techniques for both successful freelancing and magazine staff work. Students learn the importance of finding market niches, winning assignments, and carrying them out professionally. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H, this course is only open to students enrolled in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUB05H & JOUB09H & JOUB10H & JOUB17H
JOUB05H3 Advanced Interviewing Techniques
An advanced course designed to improve skills for interviewers in journalism. The course involves analyzing taped interviews, role-playing, critiquing student interviews, and research. The course teaches people skills as well as interviewing skills. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H, this course is only open to students enrolled in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUB03H & JOUB09H & JOUB10H & JOUB17H
JOUB09H3 Copy Editing
A practical course in the skills needed to prepare news copy for publication. Emphasis is on making mechanical, factual and contextual correction; improving story leads and organization; and forging positive coaching relationships with reporters. Each participant is responsible for producing publishable copy, alone and as part of a team. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H: this course is limited to students enrolled in the Joint Program in Journalism
Corequisites: JOUB03H & JOUB05H & JOUB08H & JOUB17H
JOUB10H3 Newspaper Laboratory I
Practical journalism experience writing for "The Observer", a community newspaper published six times per semester for readers in East York and produced entirely by the Journalism program. Class time is for staff meetings, setting agendas, assignments and deadlines. Students work independently on stories, including research, writing, photography, and electronic production. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H: this course is limited to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUB03H & JOUB05H & JOUB09H & JOUB17H
JOUB11H3 News Reporting
Practice in journalistic reporting and writing, starting with a simple news story and proceeding to feature and profile writing and coverage of municipal affairs. Class discussions focus on critical analysis of professional publications. Guest professional journalists discuss their experience and current issues in journalism. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 10 credits: this course is only open to students registered in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUA06H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H
JOUB14H3 Page Design
An introduction to layout and desktop publishing. The course develops the skills needed to produce good-looking newspaper pages that reflect sound news judgment. Students experiment with a variety of
layouts, including broadsheet and tabloid formats, in preparation for experience on the in-house newspaper, "The Observer." This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 10 credits: this course is only open to students registered in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB18H
JOUB17H3 News for the Electronic Media I
An introduction to the production of effective radio news. New journalists learn to gather, write, and present radio news that communicates information clearly and stylishly. Emphasis is on reporting, obtaining relevant sound, writing in broadcast style, and production. Participants present radio newscasts, independently and in teams. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H: this course is limited to students enrolled in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUB03H & JOUB05H & JOUB09H & JOUB10H
JOUB18H3 Imaging: Journalism
An introduction to the basic concepts of photography and a deeper examination of the principles of photojournalism. Students create photo stories using a range of equipment (portable, battery-operated flash equipment, digital cameras, etc.) and learn how to edit images for publication, either in print or in Web form. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 10 credits: this course is only open to students registered in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H
JOUC13H3 Beat Reporting
An advanced course in covering a specific "beat". Students work in teams to select a topic, conduct preliminary research, and prepare a proposal. Students then research and write a series of five stories each on their beat for publication in tabloid newspaper or magazine format. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 14.5 credits, including JOUB03H, JOUB05H, JOUB09H, JOUB10H, JOUB17H: this course is limited to students enrolled in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUC16Y & JOUC17H
JOUC16Y3 Newspaper Laboratory 2
Practice using techniques learned in other program courses in order to produce content for "The Observer." As in JOUB10H, students produce six issues per semester, but they play a more senior role and devote more time. Students attend staff meetings during class time, and research and write stories outside class. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 14.5 credits, including JOUB03H & JOUB05H, & JOUB09H & JOUB10H & JOUB17H: this course is only open to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUC13H & JOUC17H
JOUC17H3 News for the Electronic Media 2
An introduction to the production of television news wrap-around report. Students learn how to shoot, write, and edit TV news stories that communicate information clearly and stylishly. Students produce television news stories independently and in teams. This course is taught on the Centennial campus.
Prerequisites: 14.5 credits, including JOUB03H & JOUB05H & JOUB09H & JOUB10H & JOUB17H: this course is only open to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Corequisites: JOUC13H & JOUC16Y
JOUD01H3 Journalism Senior Project
A research and writing project in either the students' Major discipline or one of their Minor disciplines, to be evaluated by both the course convenor and a supervisor in the discipline.
Prerequisites: JOUC13H & JOUC17H & JOUC16Y & JOUC18H
Limited enrolment: enrolment is restricted to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
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