JOU1100 - Journalistic Writing I

3 hours Lecture, 3 credit(s)

Lower-Division College Credit

AA Elective: Yes

Course Description:
In this course, students gain direct experience in journalism by writing and preparing both newspaper and magazine articles. Students apply classroom experience to actual publications in the laboratory portion of the course. This course is desirable for those who plan to work on college publications, as well as for students who wish to develop marketable manuscripts.

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Valparisa Baker
Director, Equity and Diversity (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Office: WAD 227
Telephone: (863) 292-3602
e-mail: vbaker@polk.edu

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