Journalism in Practice (301-0-28)

Topic

Court Watchers: The Legal Beat

Instructors

Michael Anthony Deas

Meeting Info

McCormick Foundation Ctr 3107: Thurs 9:00AM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

Covering trials is one of the most significant aspects of journalism, but few journalists know how to do this correctly. This new course provides students with the knowledge they'll need to do impartial, unbiased and accurate reporting of hearings and trials. Court Watchers will focus on proceedings in criminal courts and possibly others, like mental health, domestic and veterans. Court Watchers will be a valuable course not only for future journalists, but students who may be considering a legal career.

Registration Requirements

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

Class Materials (Required)

Covering the Courts: A Handbook for Journalism, 2nd Edition. S.L. Alexander; $48 new on Amazon

Class Materials (Suggested)

Black's Law Dictionary by Bryan A. Garner; $90.94 new on Amazon

Garner's Modern American Usage by Bryan A. Garner; $50.77 new on Amazon

Class Attributes

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

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Medill Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors Pre-req: JOUR 201-1, 201-2, and Medill sophomore, Junior, or Senior Standing.