Journalism in Practice (301-0-20)

Topic

Chicago: Never a Lovely So Real

Instructors

Louise Kiernan

Meeting Info

McCormick Foundation Ctr 2107: Tues 2:00PM - 3:50PM
University Library 3322: Thurs 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

"You may well find lovelier lovelies," the author 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 this city by producing journalism about a cluster of critical issues seen through the lens of the Chicago neighborhood where our class will be based. Shaped by your individual interests, we will explore topics that may range across criminal justice, arts and architecture, education, public health, immigration, politics and more, as we learn firsthand about the people, places and moments that define this vibrant, challenging city.

Registration Requirements

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

Class Materials (Required)

There is no required course material, but students will travel to and from Rogers Park for some classes and to conduct reporting on their own time. The neighborhood is easily accessible by public transit and Medill will provide a travel stipend that will cover $75/quarter for unaided students and $150/quarter for aided students.

Class Notes

Thursday class meetings will be at the Howard-Evanston Community Center

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. Pre-req: JOUR 201-1, 201-2, and Medill sophomore, Junior, or Senior Standing.