ENGL 280 - The Journalistic Essay

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
This course focuses on the journalistic essay - a genre that incorporates journalistic research methods (reporting) and literary writing techniques. Students read published journalistic essays, are introduced to reporting methods (such as identifying a news story and interviewing), and write a series of journalistic essays based on primary research. Projects may include feature stories, travel essays, profiles, and other human interest pieces. (CWRT)