Storytelling: Magazine & Feature Writing (321-0-21)
Instructors
Mei-Ling Hopgood
Meeting Info
McCormick Foundation Ctr 2107: Tues, Thurs 1:00PM - 2:50PM
Overview of class
This course introduces students to feature and magazine storytelling. Students will read and deconstruct an array of non-fiction stories, from narratives to profiles to reported essays. Students will report, write, re-write and edit short pieces and one long-form story. You will hear from top reporters, writers and editors about the craft of non-fiction storytelling, from ideation and pitch, to revision and publication. The course aims to inspire students to deliver memorable works of narrative, explanatory and service journalism, with a particular emphasis on expanding your reporting methods and sharpening your prose for particular audiences.
Registration Requirements
Pre-reqs: JOUR 301-0, JOUR 301-1, or JOUR 384-0
Class Materials (Required)
None
Class Notes
Please note this class will be remote for the first week of the winter quarter 2023
Class Attributes
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description
SDG Peace & Justice
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: In order to register for this course you must have taken JOUR 301, JOUR 301-1, JOUR 319, JOUR 352, JOUR 384, JOUR 390 (JOURneys: New York City & the), or JOUR 390 (JOURneys: Exploring Asian Amer).