Journalism in Practice (301-0-25)

Topic

Chicago: Never a Lovely So Real

Instructors

Louise Kathryn Kiernan

Meeting Info

Fisk Hall 308: Tues 9:00AM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

You may well find lovelier lovelies," the writer Nelson Algren once wrote of Chicago. "But never a lovely so real." In this course, we will examine both what is lovely and what is real about Chicago by analyzing and producing journalism on a cluster of issues critical to the city that surrounds us. Our exploration may range across criminal justice, arts and architecture, politics and more, as we investigate the power, shortcomings and moral complexities of social issues journalism while experiencing its struggles and joys firsthand. Students will travel to the city's neighborhoods to learn and report about the people, places and moments that make up this troubled, vibrant city.

Registration Requirements

Pre-reqs: JOUR 201-1, 201-2, sophomore standing.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description
No Freshmen

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-req: JOUR 201-1, 201-2, and Medill sophomore, junior, or senior standing