Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR APPLIED
JOURNALISM
Term:
Fall, 2001-2002 (011) (Sept. 3 – Dec. 7)
Course Number: English 470
Instructor: Dr. Chris Buczinsky
Office Phone: 219-473-4250
E-mail: cbuczinsky@ccsj.edu
Office Hours: Monday 2:00-5:00
Wednesday 12:00-3:00
Instructor Background: I graduated from
Northwestern in 1994. I spent four years as a performer of children’s poetry,
then spent two years as an editor of two trade magazines. This is my first year
at CCSJ. I teach Rhetoric and Composition, Writing for the Media, and a variety
of literature courses. I am also the faculty advisor for The Shavings, CCSJ’s student newspaper.
Course Time: Tuesdays 2:00-500
Course Description:
This
course gives students practical experience as a reporter or photo-journalist on
the college newspaper. Students receive weekly assignments from the paper’s
editors and meet weekly with the journalism instructor to discuss completed
assignments. They will also work on the layout of the paper. All work will be
done using appropriate technology and software. Journalism students must take
this course at least once and may repeat it a second time.
Prerequisite:
ENG 311, 312, and 340
Cross-listed
with MFA 470
Textbook: Writing and Reporting News: A Coaching Method (4th ed.)
by Carole Rich
Learning
Outcomes/Competencies:
Students
in this course will learn how to:
Learning Strategies: Experience learning, teacher mentoring and instruction.
Assessment:
Final grades will be based on:
a.
a
portfolio of news stories
b.
an
evaluation of the school newspaper
c.
weekly
attendance and participation
Class Policy for
Assignments:
All
assignments must be handed in on time, or if late, with a proper explanation. Late papers will adversely affect the
student’s grade. I will not accept late
papers the last week of classes. All papers will be/have:
a.
typed
b.
double-spaced
c.
stapled
d.
printed
in 12 pt. New Times Roman font ONLY
e.
one
inch margins
Papers
not done in this format will not be accepted.
Class Policy on Attendance:
In
accordance with English program policy, any student missing more than NINE (9)
hours of class will receive an F. These
nine hours include both excused and unexcused absences. Please be aware these hours include
birthdays, sport events, illness, work, etc.
If a problem arises with your absences, please come and talk to me
immediately.
Grading Scale:
Letter
grades will be assigned according to the student’s fulfilling the requirements
listed above (See Assessment, Class policy for Assignments, and Class policy on
Attendance.) Quizzes, exams, and final news stories will be graded on a
traditional scale:
|
97-100
= A+ |
87-89
= B+ |
77-79
= C+ |
67-69=
D+ |
0-59
= F |
|
94-96
= A |
84-86
= B |
74-76
= C |
64-66
= D |
|
|
90-93
= A- |
80-83
= B- |
70-73
= C- |
60-63
= D- |
|
Class Policy on Electronic
Devices:
Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, etc. It is disruptive to have them going off during class. If there is an important reason why you must have your phone or beeper turned on (e.g. illness at home, work situation), please inform me before class begins.
Course Calendar:
|
Date |
Topic |
|
9/3 |
Introduction/Planning |
|
9/10 |
Shaving’s
Staff Meeting |
|
9/17 |
Intro
to Photoshop and QuarkXPress: |
|
9/24 |
Intro
to Newspaper Design |
|
10/1 |
Reporting/News
Writing |
|
10/8 |
Reporting/News
Writing |
|
10/15 |
Newspaper
Production |
|
10/22 |
Newspaper
Production |
|
10/29 |
Reporting/News
Writing |
|
11/5 |
Reporting/News
Writing |
|
11/12 |
Newspaper
Production |
|
11/19 |
Newspaper
Production |
|
11/26 |
Prepartion
of Portfolio |
|
12/3 |
Final
Portfolio Review |
Class Participation:
This
class is a practicum. This means what
goes on during our meeting is extremely important. It is absolutely imperative that you attend all classes and
participate fully in the exercises, as well as doing all the required
writing. (Also see section above on
Attendance Policy.)
Please Note: Modifications to this
syllabus may be made to meet the needs of this specific class.
Center for Academic
Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27) Please be aware that your paper may be submitted for examination for plagiarism to Turnitin.com, a plagiarism-check Internet company with which the college has contracted.
Withdrawal from Classes
Policy:
After
the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may
withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the
faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s)
for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. A written request for the
withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior
to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may
be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259.
Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses.
The
request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination
to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will
receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will
indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division
(DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).