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Journalism  (B.A.)
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JOUA01H3 JOUA02H3 JOUA06H3 JOUB01H3 JOUB02H3 JOUB03H3 JOUB05H3 JOUB09H3
JOUB10H3 JOUB11H3 JOUB14H3 JOUB17H3 JOUB18H3 JOUC13H3 JOUC16Y3 JOUC17H3

Faculty List

 M. Mahtani, B.A. (Dalhousie), PhD. (London), Assistant Professor
K. McCrindle, M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Toronto), Senior Lecturer

SPECIALIST (JOINT) PROGRAM IN JOURNALISM

 Supervisor of Studies: K. McCrindle (416-287-7138) Email: mccrindle@utsc.utoronto.ca
This program may be taken in fulfillment of the requirements of a four-year (20-credit) Honours B.A. Degree and takes a minimum of four years to complete. 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. Courses are taught at U of T Scarborough and at two campuses of Centennial College (the HP Science and Technology Centre at Morningside and Ellesmere and the Centre for Creative Communications in East York). Centennial courses are taken in the third and fourth years of the program.
Guidelines for 1st year course selection
Students intending to complete the program should include the following in their first year course selection: JOUA01H & JOUA02H and courses without university-level prerequisites that can be applied to the "Perspective" requirements and to the major or minor programs they plan to complete (see Requirements c-g).
Program Admission: Limited enrolment. Applicants must fill out a joint program application form, which is available online at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/jointprograms.
Program Requirements:
  1. JOUA01H & JOUA02H Introduction to Journalism I & II
  2. JOUB01H New Perspectives on Journalism, Migration and Transnationalism
    JOUB02H Critical Journalism
    HUMB11H Critical Thinking, Reasoning and Decision-Making
  3. (International Perspective) 0.5 half credit equivalent from:
    ANTB54H Peoples of the Middle East: An Introduction
    CLAA02H Classical Mythology I: Myths of the Gods
    ENGB17H Contemporary Literature from the Caribbean
    ENGB19H Contemporary Literature from South Asia
    FREB28H The Francophone World
    FREB35H Francophone Literature
    FREC47H Special Topics in Linguistics: Pidgin and Creole Languages
    HISA01H The Twentieth Century World I
    HISA02H The Twentieth Century World II
    HUMB03H Religious Traditions of the West
    HUMB04H Religious Traditions of the East
    IDSB01H International Development Studies: Political Economy
    IDSB02H International Development Studies: Development & Environment
    IDSB04H International Health Policy Analysis
    LGGA30H Introductory Spanish I
    LGGA40H Introduction to Standard Arabic I
    LGGA60H Introduction to Standard Chinese I
    PHLB40H Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
    PHLB42H Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy
    POLB80H Introduction to International Relations
    POLB90H Comparative Development in International Perspective
    VPAA10H Introduction to Arts Management
    VPHB42H Carolingian and Romanesque Art and Architecture
  4. (Canadian Perspective) 0.5 half credit equivalent from:
    ANTB16H Canadian Cultural Identities
    ECMA01H Introduction to Microeconomics
    ECMA05H Introduction to Macroeconomics
    ENGB06H Canadian Literary Traditions
    ENGB07H Nation in Canadian Writing
    ENGB25H Canadian Short Story
    FREA01H Language Practice I
    HISB40H Canadian History to 1885
    HISB41H Canadian History since 1885
    HISC45H Immigrants and Race Relations in Canadian History
    LGGA21H Introductory French I
    LGGB23H Intermediate French I
    POLA51H Critical Issues of Canadian Democracy
    POLA81H Leaving Home: Politics and Emigration
    POLB50H Canada's Political Institutions
    SOCB52H International Migration an Immigration Incorporation
    SOCB53H Race and Ethnicity
    VPHB60H Canadian Visual Art
  5. (Environmental Perspective) 0.5 half credit equivalent from:
    ANTA01H Introduction to Anthropology: Becoming Human
    ANTB56H Health and the Urban Environment
    BGYA01H Introductory Biology: Part I
    BGYA02H Introductory Biology: Part II
    EESA01H Introduction to Environmental Science
    EESA05H Environmental Hazards
    EESA06H Introduction to Planet Earth
    EESA07H Water
    EESA09H Wind
    EESA10H Human Health and the Environment
    EESA11H Environmental Pollution
    GGRA02H Geography of Global Processes
    GGRA03H Cities and Environments
    POLC53H Canadian Environmental Politics
  6. (Media and Society Perspective) 0.5 half credit equivalent from:
    ANTA02H Introduction to Anthropology: Society, Culture and Language
    (CSCA02H) The Why and How of Computing
    ENGC38H Novel Genres: Fiction, Journalism, News and Autobiography 1640-1750
    ENGC55H Literature and Media: The Spoken Word and the Visual Page
    ENGC56H Literature and Media: From Page to Screen
    FREC48H Sociolinguistics of French
    HISB90H Modern Europe I: The Nineteenth Century
    HISB91H Modern Europe II: The Twentieth Century
    ISTB01H International Studies and International Communications
    LINB21H Language and Society
    LINB22H Sociolinguistics
    PHLA11H Introduction to Ethics
    PHLB03H Philosophy of Art
    PHLB13H Philosophy and Feminism
    (SOCB56H) Sociology of Mass Media and Communications: Institutions, Technologies and Politics
    (SOCB57H) Sociology of Mass Media and Communications: Texts and Audiences
    VPAB05H Introduction to Contemporary Cultural Theory
    VPAB06H Changing Normative Values in Art, Culture and Society
    VPHA46H Ways of Seeing: Introduction to Art Histories
    VPMA93H Listening to Music
    WSTB13H Women and the Media
  7. Courses that satisfy the requirements of one Major or two Minor Programs, which may include courses used to satisfy requirements (c) through (f) above.
  8. At least 2 full credits at the C- or D- level, which may include courses used to satisfy requirements (c) through (f) above.
  9. Journalism Group I -- students will be eligible to enrol in these courses after successfully completing at least 10 full credits at the University of Toronto Scarborough (or permission of the Supervisor of Studies), including JOUA01H, JOUA02H, JOUB01H, JOUB02H, HUMB11H and at least three of requirements (c) through (f) above. This group of courses should usually be taken concurrently.
    JOUA06H Journalism Law & Ethics*
    JOUB11H News Reporting*
    JOUB14H Page Design*
    JOUB18H Imaging: Journalism*
  10. Journalism Group II -- students will be eligible to enrol in these courses after successfully completing Group I above.
    JOUB03H Magazine Journalism*
    JOUB05H Advanced Interviewing Techniques*
    JOUB09H Journalism Copy Editing*
    JOUB10H Newspaper Laboratory 1*
    JOUB17H News for the Electronic Media 1*
  11. Journalism Group III -- students will be eligible to enrol in these courses after successfully completing Group II.
    JOUC13H Beat Reporting*
    JOUC16Y Newspaper Laboratory 2*
    JOUC17H News for the Electronic Media 2*

* A grade of C- is required in these courses to maintain standing in the program.
Completion of 15-week job placement and Career Management course are also required to qualify for the diploma from Centennial College. See Journalism website or Supervisor of Studies for more information.

JOUA01H3 Introduction to Journalism
An introduction to the social, historical, and philosophical contexts of the media. The course will examine various types of media and the role of the journalist. Media coverage of current issues will be discussed. Projects for publication or broadcast at campus media outlets will be assigned.
This course is taught at U of T Scarborough and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.

JOUA02H3 Introduction to Journalism II
A continuation of JOUA01H.
This course is taught at the University of Toronto Scarborough and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Exclusion: JOUA01H if taken prior to the 2007 Fall session.
Prerequisite: JOUA01H if taken in or after the 2007 Fall session.

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 at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 10 credits including JOUA01H, JOUA02H, JOUB01H, JOUB02H, HUMB11H.
Corequisite: JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H

JOUB01H3 New Perspectives on Journalism, Migration and Transnationalism
An examination of Canadian coverage of immigration and transnational issues. With the shift in Canada’s demographies, media outlets are struggling to adapt to new realities. We will explore how media frame the public policy debate on immigration, multiculturalism, diaspora communities, and transnational issues which link Canada to the developing world.
This course is taught at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Priority will be given to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: JOUA02H or [JOUA01H if taken prior to 2007 Fall]

JOUB02H3 Critical Journalism
The course examines the representation of race, gender, class and power in the media, traditional journalistic practices and newsroom culture. It will prepare students who wish to work in a media-related industry with a critical perspective towards understanding the marginalization of particular groups in the media.
This course is taught at the University of Toronto Scarborough and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 4.0 FCEs including JOUA01H, JOUA02H, JOUB01H, HUMB11H. Students who began the program prior to 2007-08 may take the course with only JOUA01H as a prerequisite.

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 at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H
Corequisite: 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 at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H
Corequisite: 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 at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H
Corequisite: JOUB03H & JOUB05H & JOUB10H & 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 is an intensive course which requires a large time commitment that may include evenings and weekends.
This course is taught at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H
Corequisite: 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 at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 10 credits including JOUA01H, JOUA02H, JOUB01H, JOUB02H, HUMB11H.
Corequisite: 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 at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 10 credits including JOUA01H, JOUA02H, JOUB01H, JOUB02H, HUMB11H.
Corequisite: 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 at the Centre for Creative Communications (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 12 credits, including JOUA06H & JOUB11H & JOUB14H & JOUB18H
Corequisite: 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 at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 10 credits including JOUA01H, JOUA02H, JOUB01H, JOUB02H, HUMB11H.
Corequisite: 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 is an intensive course which requires a large time commitment that may include evenings and weekends.
This course is taught at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 14.5 credits, including JOUB03H, JOUB05H, JOUB09H, JOUB10H, JOUB17H
Corequisite: 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 is an intensive course which requires a large time commitment that may include evenings and weekends.
This course is taught at the HP Science and Technology Centre (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 14.5 credits, including JOUB03H & JOUB05H, & JOUB09H & JOUB10H & JOUB17H
Corequisite: 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 at the Centre for Creative Communications (Centennial College) and is open only to students in the Joint Program in Journalism.
Prerequisite: 14.5 credits, including JOUB03H & JOUB05H & JOUB09H & JOUB10H & JOUB17H
Corequisite: JOUC13H & JOUC16Y

Published Friday January 18th, 2008   Section last updated Tue Mar 13, 2007

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