Storytelling: Magazine & Feature Writing (321-0-21)

Instructors

Mei-Ling Hopgood

Meeting Info

McCormick Foundation Ctr 2131: Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 11:50AM

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 that the first week of this class will be virtual, as the instructor will be running the journalism residency program in Argentina

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: To register for this course, you must have taken at least one of the following courses: 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).