J - Journalism

Journalism: J

Lower-Division Courses

J X01F. Fundamental Issues in Journalism.

Examination of major issues facing the news media in a democratic society and the exploration of digital technology on the future of news gathering, including ethics, institutions, effects, and standards of journalistic performance.

J X02F. Digital Storytelling Basics.

Explores the mindsets and skill sets of digital journalism. Covers subjects like: how technology helps journalists do their jobs; how traditional journalistic values and ethics relate to the digital world; how to explore new trends in journalism; how to report and tell stories in multiple ways; and how to be comfortable with analyzing and engaging online audiences.

J X04F. The Journalist Voice.

Introduction to best practices on writing with a clear, concise, and organized style for a variety of platforms while learning and following ethical standards.

J X05. Sustainability and the News.

Explore covering issues like sustainability and climate change when many people are not convinced by science and facts -- even within the media. Examine navigating news about saving the planet.

J X08C. Sports, Media, and Society.

An examination of historical and contemporary issues regarding the sporting world's interaction with media production, including journalism, talk radio and social media.

J X08D. Data, Privacy, and You.

Explores approaches to understanding what some have termed 'datafication'. Covers literacy of these types of data as well as the ways in which these data are transmitted, stored, compiled, aggregated, analyzed, and used in predictive analytics. Examines privacy aspects in terms of the increased blurring between the private and public in spaces such as social media and explores the implication of this on news production and consumption.

J X08F. Analyzing Media Bias.

Critical analysis of the ways news is presented, misrepresented and critiqued, with an emphasis on perceived bias in the news media.

J X08J. Becoming Citizen Journalists.

Covers the basics of journalism for students who are interested in sharing truthful stories to a public audience, but do not intend to pursue a career in the profession. Uses digital and social media tools. Explores three subjects: how to find and gather the best factual information, how to present it in clear and engaging ways, and how to make ethical decisions that serve the needs of the audience and democracy.

J X08L. Media and News Literacy.

Analyze the information, values, and underlying messages conveyed via media. Examine the accuracy of those messages and explore how media shapes views of politics, culture and society.

J X08M. Society, Media, and Identity.

An analysis of how U.S. media - especially the news industry, film, television and social media - influence culture, and vice versa. Uses readings and observation to recognize that the stories media tell influence identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion and sexual orientation.

J X08N. Computer Concepts and Internet Technologies.

An introduction to the scope, significance, history, and social implications of data processing on systems and networks. Examine programming languages, elements of a software system, databases, computer networks, and Internet security. Explore hardware concepts including number systems, data representation, central processor, storage, input/output, and system configurations.

J X08S. Introduction to Media Studies.

Examine the historical, cultural, political, economic, and international characteristics of journalism, film, television, digital media, and other media in society.

J X08T. Topics in Journalism.

Contemporary social, political, and intellectual concerns in the practice of journalism and media.

J X10F. Reporting: Words.

Reporting, writing, and editing skills for print, online, mobile, and broadcast.

J X10K. Visual Literacy.

Introduction to the visual concerns of message design and interpretation, including their bases in theories of visual perception, semiotics, and media practice.

J X11F. Reporting: Images.

Video and images for web and broadcast, including design principles, visual perception, typography, manipulation of images, and photographs.

J X13P. Multimedia News Reporting.

Skills-based introduction to journalistic forms of news gathering and writing. Gaining the tools for journalism storytelling.

J X13S. Topics in Texas Sports and Media.

Introduction to various contemporary and historical issues, emphasizing interdisciplinary perspectives and critical discourse.

J X15R. Contemporary Representation in Media.

An examination of how underrepresented and marginalized groups are portrayed in the news media.

J X17. Journalism Practices.

Introduction to writing skills for the media, including readability, clarity, verification, and style.

J X18P. Podcasting.

Examination and practice of writing and reporting news for audio broadcasts, including podcasts.

J X19I. Topics in International Learning Seminars.

Discuss various issues related to the academic, cultural, and personal aspects of completing academic work in international locations.

J X19S. Topics in Journalism.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the School of Journalism. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

J X29S. Topics in Journalism.

Upper-Division Courses

J X19S. Topics in Journalism.

J X20F. Covering Law Enforcement and Courts.

Specialized reporting, research, and writing skills for investigating and covering incidents and issues occurring in law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice.

J X20G. Internship Practices.

Internships to be arranged by student and approved by instructor.

J X21F. Reporting on City and County Government.

Basic beat reporting skills to navigate city and county governments, and conducting reporting, research, and writing on issues and people at the local level.

J X22E. Reporting on Elections.

Examine election reporting through instruction and supervised fieldwork. Explore candidate identification and monitoring, campaign coverage, misinformation verification, issues of social justice and election access, and communicating complex political issues to lay audiences.

J X22F. Navigating State Government.

Training and instruction in specialized reporting, research, and writing skills as applicable to covering state governments. Analysis of enduring issues and politics at the state level. Fieldwork at the Texas Capitol and state agencies.

J X22J. Reporting Social Justice.

Explore how to cover such social justice issues as poverty, inequality and disenfranchisement and the skills needed to research, report and write on people in underrepresented communities.

J X22P. Reporting Public Issues.

Specialized reporting, research and writing skills for covering government institutions and public policies.

J X23C. Reporting California and Texas.

Explore reporting from California and Texas to produce content that bridges both states.

J X23F. Education Reporting.

Covering school districts and higher education to produce stories that humanize the bureaucracy of public education and compellingly depict issues, structures, and policies.

J X23N. Reporting New York and Texas.

Explore reporting from New York and Texas to produce content that bridges both states.

J X23R. Regional Reporting.

Explore reporting from Texas and the southern region of Texas, in addition to Austin, to produce content connecting to a wider scope of communities.

J X24C. Reporting Consumer News.

Emphasizes writing and reporting for consumers, finding and honing stories that help people thrive. Practice in writing creative, relevant and vivid descriptions that tell an engaging story. Analysis of community perspective, public sourcing, what's possible, and interdependent dramatic arc. Uses journalistic skills to reward an audience, adapt to a community, and push the envelope.

J X24F. Business and Financial Reporting.

Instruction in how to conceptualize, source, and prepare news reports on global financial markets, commercial transactions, and company performance. The course is global, with the United States a subset of the material covered. Hands-on course during which students produce multiple news packages for publication.

J X25C. Reporting Health Care.

Explore production of multi-media stories to inform local, state, and national audiences about the health care system in the United States. Consider health care policy at all levels of government, and private and public systems of health care. Examine how to investigate, report and publish on this complex issue.

J X25F. Covering Politics.

Specialized research, reporting, and writing skills to cover politics, elections, and candidates.

J X25J. Community Journalism.

Explore reporting on communities and neighborhoods and the issues that affect them.

J X25S. Solutions Journalism.

Explore the production of news content focusing on solutions to public issues.

J X26C. Introduction to Coding for Journalists.

Learn basic coding skills and develop best practices used in digital newsrooms to create data-driven online presentations.

J X26F. Reporting Sports.

Contemporary professional skills and techniques in sports journalism.

J X26S. Advanced Topics in Texas Sports and Media.

Critical assessment of various contemporary and historical issues, emphasizing interdisciplinary perspectives.

J X27D. Reporting With Data.

An investigation of the basics of computer-assisted reporting. Subjects include finding compelling data sets; cleaning and analyzing the contents; using data visualization and simple statistical models to accurately report based on the data; and presenting results through stories, charts and maps.

J X28D. Advanced Reporting with Data.

Explore advanced data-assisted reporting techniques through use of databases, scripted analysis, and visualizations.

J X28L. Reporting Latino/a Communities.

Examine how Latino/a communities are represented in the media. Explore production of news stories about various aspects of the Latino/a experience at the national, state, and local levels.

J X28S. Reporting en Espanol.

Spanish-language news in the U.S. offers important possibilities for public service journalism. Production of multimedia news stories in Spanish for a local audience. Discusses issues facing the local Latino population from the international, to national, to state and local levels. Includes weekly pitch meetings, rewrites, photography and digital storytelling. Students must be fluent in Spanish.

J X29F. Interdisciplinary Business Reporting.

Explore an in-depth, interdisciplinary approach to covering budgets and funding, whether in the private or public sector, by integrating business expertise and journalistic reporting.

J X29S. Topics in Journalism.

J X29T. Topics in Public Affairs Reporting.

Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns in the practice of public affairs reporting.

J X30C. Television Reporting.

Write, shoot, and edit for broadcast news as part of a weekly Reporting Texas TV newscast.

J X30G. Creative Nonfiction for Magazines and Books.

Report and write for narrative nonfiction projects, including producing magazine articles, documentary films, and podcasts.

J X30J. Advanced Photo Editing and Design.

Explores intensive photographic reportage and documentation using the camera as a tool of investigation and interaction. Emphasis on creation of photo stories, photo essays, and feature stories, with editing and page layout.

J X30L. Community Life: Documented.

Explores video filmmaking in a multicultural, diverse city. Emphasis on learning the steps of producing a short documentary with a small group of students, then posting the final films on personal portfolio websites.

J X30M. True Crime Podcasts.

Analyze true crime podcasts, with an ear for ethical concerns, sensitivity, storytelling prowess, and more.

J X30P. Editing Techniques.

Edit professional writing, provide constructive feedback, and elevate content on digital platforms.

J X30S. International Solutions Journalism.

Examine how solutions journalism covers public and governmental issues outside the United States.

J X31. Web Publishing.

Focus on in-depth understanding of the web platform and its applicability to various types of content across multiple devices. Examination of web usage by individuals and organizations with the need for a digital presence. Experience the web publishing process, including planning, production, tracking, and marketing. Exposure to HTML coding, design, content management systems, web analytics, and digital advertising.

J X31D. Intermediate Photographic Communication.

Intermediate level photograph skills and techniques. Evaluation of recent trends, visual design, and use of images in the media. Students must provide their own digital 35-mm format camera.

J X31G. Audio Storytelling.

Focus on broadcast writing for the ear and includes the production of NPR-style radio stories and the creation of original podcasts.

J X31J. Studio Photography.

An investigation of the principles of studio lighting, theory and practice of contemporary color, location lighting, and production of portfolio-quality work, as applicable to advertising, photographic illustration, and photojournalism.

J X31M. Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Learn how the digital revolution has disrupted the media industry, creating opportunities for entrepreneurial, innovative initiatives. Study cases of successful media startups, and develop a startup project, using digital technologies and human-centered design.

J X31N. Digital Production and Analytics.

Examine the digital publishing process, including planning, production, tracking, and marketing.

J X31W. Web Editing and Production.

Examine the skills needed to produce and maintain a website, including understanding of content management systems and search engine optimization.

J X32D. Web Production and Editing.

How to plan, edit, package and publish multimedia news. Includes ethical news curation; use of social media to drive audience growth; and leveraging web content into the print product.

J X32G. Explanatory Journalism: Storytelling in a Digital Age.

Examination of the evolution of long-form explanatory storytelling from print and film to new forms of Web-based and interactive storytelling.

J X32I. The Interview Process.

Explore the methodology of inquiry as a foundational but specialized form of reporting that requires advanced preparation, keen listening, and adaptability.

J X32J. Sports for Reporting Texas.

Students work as sports reporters for the School of Journalism's Reporting Texas Web site.

J X32P. Images in Culture.

Explore the production of images related to entertainment and pop culture.

J X32S. Sport Commentary.

Examine the skills needed to produce well-reported and artfully crafted columns, commentary, and analyses about sports on and off the field, no matter the platform.

J X33G. Advanced Visual Journalism: Photo.

J X33J. Photography for Reporting Texas.

Students work as photographers for the School of Journalism's Reporting Texas Web site.

J X33L. Video Production for Live Events.

Examine the basics of shooting and editing live events.

J X33P. Podcast Scripting.

Write descriptive scenes and push forward a journalistic narrative in the podcasting space.

J X33S. Video Production for News and Sports.

Examine the basics of shooting and editing events, including live sports, news, and entertainment.

J X34. Multimedia Journalism.

Review of online reporting techniques, advanced multimedia skills, and current issues in new media.

J X34F. Oral History as Journalism.

Instruction in the use of oral history to generate journalistic coverage. Modules include concepts and methods of gathering oral history; illustration of the techniques using the Vietnam War as a topic; and generating oral history-based coverage focusing on the Mexican American experience.

J X34G. Advanced Visual Journalism: Video.

Explores intensive video reportage and documentation using the camera as a tool of investigation and interaction. Emphasis on creation of video news and feature stories.

J X34I. Immersive Sound Design.

Create a soundscape through music, interviews, natural sounds for podcasts, and other audio stories.

J X34J. Web Publishing for Journalism.

Provides students with an up-to-date understanding of the Web publishing process, including conceptualization, production, and marketing.

J X34K. Interviewing For Historical Context.

Examine methods for recording interviews that become high-quality archival recordings for multiple platforms. Explore concepts and methods of power dynamics in an interview, asking evocative questions, preparation, and technical considerations.

J X34N. Oral History in Multimedia Storytelling.

Instruction in using oral history to generate archival material and short-term multimedia stories. Covers concepts and methods of gathering oral history with an emphasis on interviewing techniques. Centers on U.S. Latinos and ways to build a multimedia representation of the interview. Includes one major interview trip, generally out of town.

J X34P. Podcast Production.

Analyze current podcasts. Create and produce two segments of an original podcast.

J X34S. Place and Audio Storytelling.

Learning how to find the essence of a specific location and tell its story. Audio recording/editing, infographics, and photographs will be the tools used.

J X34V. Integrated Video Production.

Examine video storytelling that integrates practices found in different areas of communication and platforms.

J X35. Narrative Journalism.

Explore techniques for reporting non-fiction stories with the tools of fiction, including scene and dialogue. Analyze exemplary pieces of narrative, from written form to documentary film. Examine the reporting and writing of original non-fiction narratives.

J X35D. Making Magazines.

Includes simulated publication teams that craft a concept, develop a business plan, and create a prototype. Focus on market research, writing, team building, design and production skills.

J X35F. Magazine Writing and Production.

Explore magazine analysis with an emphasis on longform feature writing and reporting.

J X35G. Advanced Television Reporting and Producing.

Advanced writing and reporting skills for the collaborative production of television news programs on deadline. Students assist in producing a television news program.

J X35J. Mobile Programming for Journalists.

Coding and other skills in preparation for designing mobile news apps.

J X35K. News Documentary Production.

Produce original news documentaries with an emphasis on films covering current affairs, contemporary life, and historical subjects.

J X35N. News Application Development.

Explore the skills necessary to create interactive web applications for journalism and related fields.

J X35P. TV Reporting and Producing.

Explore the skills needed for the collaborative production of television news programs on deadline.

J X36D. Graphic Design for Print and Online.

Overview, design, and production of materials for online and print storytelling. Subjects include design principles, visual perception, typography, manipulation of images and photographs, and page design for media platforms.

J X36F. Social Media Journalism.

The role of journalism in using social media to engage a wide audience, building a marketable brand for journalists and media organizations, and engaging an audience with the news media. Practice in using tools and techniques to be an engaging and effective media practitioner.

J X36J. Lifestyle Journalism.

Specialized reporting and writing in lifestyle coverage, including food, fashion, entertainment and travel.

J X36M. Music Journalism.

Study the main areas of music journalism, utilizing the resources of Austin's live music scene.

J X37C. Culture Reporting and Criticism.

Cover and review cultural productions such as music, theatre, fine arts, film and food.

J X37D. Advanced Graphic Design for Print and Online.

Advanced exploration of graphic design tools, theory, industry trends, and history. Emphasis on design in journalism, infographics, long-form print design, and user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design.

J X37F. Long-Form Feature Writing.

Advanced instruction in reporting and writing long-form narratives, including lessons in analyzing story-telling tools, strategies, and techniques. Examination of narrative strategies and techniques across different media platforms.

J X37G. Opinion Writing.

Examines opinion writing and commentary in traditional print and evolving online formats.

J X37J. Writing for Online News Audiences.

Students will learn how to write informatively and effectively for online audiences, and how to repurpose traditional print journalism for online publication.

J X37L. Food Journalism.

Explore the production of content centered on food and dining, including restaurants and recipes.

J X37M. Feature Writing.

Explore the production of profiles, enterprise pieces, and non-deadline stories.

J X37P. Writing and Producing for Online Publications.

Examine how to write informatively and effectively for online audiences and how to be a web producer at a major news organization, including social media, newsletters, mobile apps, content management systems, and more.

J X38F. Advanced Visual Design.

Advanced exploration of principles and processes of visual design, including design principles, visual perception, typography, image making, uses of color, printing techniques, and publication design.

J X38J. News for a Mobile Audience.

Examine the mobile landscape, including news and entertainment platforms, social media, and the practice and principles of journalism. Explore ideas for increasing mobile news engagement, especially by Generation Z and Millennials.

J X39D. News Documentaries and Public Affairs.

Study and practice of researching, writing, and producing short-form and magazine documentaries for television.

J X39F. Investigative Reporting.

Emphasis on determining what an investigative story is, finding investigative stories, and basic tactics in pursuing such stories.

J X39M. Mobile Media Apps Development.

Planning and building a mobile app, whether for Android, iOS, or web-based, and personal communication in the news business and in various other journalism-related topics.

J X39S. Research in Texas Sports and Media.

Supervised research with a faculty member; research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project.

J X39T. Topics in Specialized Journalistic Skills.

Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns in the practice of specialized journalistic skills.

J X39T.1. Mapping in Storytelling.

Creating visual stories that combine text, charts and maps. Foundations of data analysis, spatial analysis, design, data visualization and cartography, including hands-on practice with GIS software and discussions of editorial and ethical concerns in visual storytelling. Assignments include combining new skills and reporting to produce visual stories.

J X39T.3. Producing Documentaries for Sports Journalism.

Applied skills in teams to produce one original documentary sports story. Emphasis placed on stories that transcend competition and explore larger social issues, such as race, sex, gender, class, opportunity, community, and identity.

J X39T.4. Tracking Online Audience Engagement.

Introduction to current practices in tracking and engaging online audiences such as web metrics, Google Analytics, search engine optimization, and keyword advertising.

J X40C. Topics in Journalism, Communication, and Culture.

Issues concerning minority or nondominant groups within the United States.

J X40C.4. Leadership, Management, and the Media.

J X40D. Reporting on Technology.

How to report on technology and its meaning for business and society using the Austin technology scene. Hands-on reporting, from robotics and mobile media to gaming and music production.

J X40F. Covering the Global Economy.

Examines the enduring financial, economic, and business issues journalists confront in covering the global economy.

J X40G. Reporting Asia: A Foreign Correspondent's Framework.

Explores dynamic ways of looking at, thinking about, and reporting the world, and establishes a framework for analyzing how the news media cover key events, issues, and processes that shape our lives in a global society.

J X40J. Documentary Tradition of Latin America.

Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns with the practice of journalism. Study of still photographic and video documentary work by Latin Americans about Latin America. Production of photographic essays on Latin American culture.

J X40N. Journalism in the 1960s.

Through readings and critiques, examine "New Journalism," a bold style of journalistic reporting and writing in the 1960s and 1970s that was a sharp departure from previous newspaper and magazine storytelling.

J X41F. Understanding African Americans and the Media.

Documentaries, readings, discussions, projects, and theories facilitate the examination of the relationship between African American history and contemporary American society. Media representations of African Americans are evaluated and news coverage of African Americans is explored in depth.

J X41G. Reporting China: A Foreign Correspondent's Workshop.

Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns with the practice of journalism.

J X41J. Minorities and the Media.

Issues concerning news media depiction of underrepresented groups in the United States.

J X41M. Representation in the News Media.

Examine issues concerning news media depiction of minority and nondominant groups in the United States.

J X42F. Women and the News.

Historical and contemporary exploration of women and the news. Examination of the role of women in producing news and the construction of women within news texts.

J X42G. Reporting the World: A Critical Examination of the United States News Media.

Dynamic ways of looking at, thinking about, and reporting the world, both abroad and at home. Establishes a framework for analyzing how the news media cover key events, issues, and processes that shape our lives in a global society.

J X42J. Visual Media and the News.

Explores the power of mediated images in culture and society. Examines the way images, language, and human activity shape visual messages and the historical relationship between technology and image-creation.

J X43F. Journalism and Religion.

Critical examination of how religion traditionally has been covered in the United States, and guidelines for developing individual thinking and reporting on religious issues.

J X43G. Exploring Digital Media and Society.

Examines the connection between new media and society through a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives to explore the implications of the use of technology and new media in influencing community, social relationships, and public and private spaces, as well as the profession of journalism.

J X44F. Reporting on Gender and Sexuality.

Instruction on how to cover controversial issues around gender and sexuality. Review of the sociology of gender and sexuality, with a focus on political, economic, and cultural implications.

J X44G. Urban Journalism.

Studies of basic city functions and how to detect urban dysfunctions before crises become news. Topics include infrastructure decay, traffic congestion, poverty and homelessness, digital divides, school dropouts, conflict and crime, riots and protests, obesity and disease, recreation, and pollution.

J X44J. Media Images and Society.

The power of mediated images in culture and society; exploration of the way images, language, and human activity shape visual messages; and the historical relationship between technology and image creation.

J X45F. Social Issues Reporting.

Coverage of social issues such as immigration, health care, and child welfare. Examination of stereotypes, how they affect reporting, and how they change as student reporters encounter new subjects.

J X45G. Human Rights Journalism.

Exploration of the role of journalists in exposing human rights abuses. Modules include case studies from El Salvador, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Bosnia, Sudan, Israel, and Russia, as well as the legal and moral obligations of journalists as witnesses to atrocities and genocide. Examination of the Bush Administration's global War on Terror and the legacy confronting the Obama Presidency.

J X45R. Film and Television Criticism.

Explore a theoretical and practical introduction to the ways critics review movies and narrative series. Examine the history of criticism, its evolution from print to TV to digital, and the narrative approaches used by critics in their analyses.

J X46F. Reporting on the Environment.

Instruction and supervised fieldwork in environmental coverage. Topics include interviewing, elements and structures of good environment writing, the concepts of scientific certainty and uncertainty, and communicating complex science to lay audiences. Issues covered include climate change, energy, air and water quality, and sustainability.

J X46G. Domestic Issues and Global Perspective.

Examining domestic issues (consumerism, food/heath, environmentalism, energy consumption) from global and intercultural perspectives. Proper positioning of the United States helps journalists and news consumers think outside the box.

J X47F. Reporting Latin America.

Foreign reporting and international news production processes, with special emphasis on Latin America.

J X47G. Cultural Survey of Photography.

Examine the development of photography focused on reportage, documentary, and social issue art photography, including historical processes, the evolution of stylistic trends, and critical issues in the field. Explore the Harry Ransom Center and other University of Texas photographic archives.

J X48D. Gender and the News.

Historical and contemporary exploration of gender and the news. Examination of the role of marginalized gender groups in producing news and the construction of gender within news texts.

J X48E. Ethics of Sports Media.

Analyze the role of journalistic ethics in the coverage and media production of sports.

J X48F. Covering the Latino Community in the United States.

Challenging and developing views of the contemporary Latino community and other underrepresented people in the United States. Topics include a history of ethnic groups in the United States and their politics, education, organization, immigration, culture, power, and media.

J X48G. The Business of Sports Media.

Examination of the business of sports-related media, including over-the-air television, cable, satellite television, print, radio, social media, and internet-based media, and the impact of such media on sports presentation and development, professional franchises, colleges, and conferences. Emphasis on how the business of sports media generates revenue and content, and the business models for each type of media, the challenges to such models, and the likely future changes to them.

J X48J. Covering Criminal Justice.

Examine how criminal justice is covered in the news media.

J X48L. Making Sense of the News.

Gaining the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze what is news in our digital age. Examines accuracy, sources and verification, and bias behind information in the public sphere.

J X48M. Diversity in News Organizations.

J X48N. Leadership in News Organizations.

Examine concepts and frameworks related to skills integral to ethical, effective leadership and management in news organizations. Explore making ethical decisions, communicating supportively to others, gaining power and influence, managing conflict, building effective teams, and leading positive change.

J X48S. Media Management.

Print and broadcast management and planning in operations, personnel, content, marketing, finance, technology, and regulation.

J X49E. Elections, Voters, and News.

Explores U.S. election history, dimensions of and influencers in U.S. elections, news coverage of candidates and issues, and voters and their attitudes toward candidates and issues as well as their engagement with election news.

J X49F. Reporting Public Health and Science.

Specialty reporting to help news consumers understand complex health and medicine issues. Considers the lack of critical perspective, balanced reporting, and grasp of fundamental issues that afflict much health reporting. Focuses on the latest reporting techniques and narrative skills to illuminate an intellectually demanding field that also includes public health policy.

J X49L. News Literacy for a Digital Age.

Explores news, journalists, the practice and ethics of journalism, news platforms, history, and threats to the future of news, and the attitudes, demographics, and behavior of the news audience.

J X49N. News Media and Politics.

Examines central controversies and theories about the role the media in politics and the political systems.

J X49T. Topics in Understanding and Reporting Social Issues.

Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns in the practice of journalism.

J X49T.1. Senior Seminar.

Capstone experience in analysis of current journalism issues. Students complete a major research project.

J X49T.11. Editorial Column Writing.

J X49T.14. Latino Policy Issues.

J X49T.20. Video Journalism for the Web.

J X49T.21. Writing for Magazines and Specialty Publications.

J X49T.22. Writing for Online Publications.

J X49T.5. Broadcast News Practices and Analysis.

J X49T.8. Alternative Media.

J X49T.9. Covering Technology and Innovation.

J X50F. Media Law.

Examination of legal rights and restrictions for online and print journalism, including Constitutional guarantees, libel, invasion of privacy, and contempt of court.

J X50M. Media Policy and Ethics.

Explore the contemporary ethical and policy issues facing the transforming media industries and the American public. Examine a range of issues that new media and the Internet have complicated, rooted in an understanding of the First Amendment as well as the development of communication industries.

J X50N. Ethnic Media.

Examine the history of media devoted to ethnic communities underrepresented by mainstream media, as well as news consumers whose primary languages are not English, in New York - including the country's first African-American newspaper in 1827 - and their continuing relevance in a global world.

J X50R. Covering Rural America.

Examine the coverage and the narratives the news media construct about rural America.

J X51C. Contemporary Media Systems.

Explore the contemporary role of media systems in the U.S. Examine the structure and reach of today's media systems, and the role of individuals and corporations in new digital systems.

J X51F. Journalism, Society, and the Citizen Journalist.

Examine journalism's principles, process, and role in society. Discuss distinctions between journalists and citizen journalists and explore the news audience in depth with special attention paid to Millennials and Generation Z and their engagement with different news platforms.

J X51G. Introduction to Global Media.

Examine the role of global media as a set of texts, technologies, and industries that shape our identities, our social worlds, and our political practices.

J X51J. Technology and the Internet in Journalism.

Examine the literacy of computer and Internet technologies in the context of journalism and communication. Focus on software, databases, computer/wireless networks, hardware, cybersecurity, and the Internet work. Explore case studies from science and technology journalism in order to reflect on the technical knowledge needed to effectively report and communicate in these areas.

J X51P. Social Media, Propaganda, and Elections.

Explore the spread of "computational propaganda," including misinformation, disinformation, and political trolling, with a special focus on U.S. politics, media, and reporting.

J X51S. Globalization and Social Media.

Examine the issues surrounding the hype, myth, paradox, and reality of social media in a global context.

J X51T. Technology and Culture.

Examine ideas about the relationship between technology and culture, how U.S. culture views technology, and the historically contingent design, development, and use of different media and communication technologies.

J X52. Topics in Journalism.

Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns in the practice of journalism.

J X52.6. Presidents and the Press.

J X52F. Ethics in Journalism.

In-depth examination of the ethical choices individual journalists face and the ethical implications of how news media operate in a larger social and political framework.

J X53F. Historical Perspectives in Journalism.

Evolution of journalism and mass media, including the social, economic, and political factors that have contributed to changes in news gathering and distribution.

J X54F. Journalism and Press Freedom in Latin America.

Focus on journalism in Latin America with an emphasis on the struggle for democracy and press freedom in the region through country-by-country survey of historical, political, economic, cultural, ethnic and geographical aspects. Examination of the evolution of professional journalism in Latin America, including topics such as the legal framework for freedom of expression, ethical principles, concentration of media ownership and the emergence of digital media. Knowledge of Spanish language is recommended, but it is not a requirement.

J X54L. Mapping Latino Culture in East Austin.

Explore the cultural history of majority Anglo and minority (Latino, African-American, and Asian) Austin with a focus on how the sources of information, culture, and media available to minority residents have evolved, and how those sources have been used by people and communities there.

J X54M. Journalism and Press Freedom in the Middle East and North Africa.

Explore journalism in the Middle East and North Africa with an emphasis on the period leading up to the Arab Spring and subsequent developments. Survey historical, political, economic, cultural, ethnic, and geographical aspects of the region. Examine the evolution of professional journalism in the Middle East and North Africa. Includes legal framework for freedom of expression, ethical principles, concentration of media ownership and the emergence of digital media. Knowledge of Arabic is not a requirement.

J X54N. Nonprofit Journalism.

Examine and analyze the growing field of nonprofit journalism, its business models, and its impact on news content.

J X54R. International Broadcasting.

Survey broadcast production and content outside of the United States.

J X54S. Contemporary Issues in Sports Journalism.

Examine the range of problems and opportunities prevalent in coverage of American sports. Includes discussion of class, equality, gender, labor, political expression and race. Examine timeless themes in sports coverage such as community, ego, identity, money, opportunity and tradition, as well as sports-specific journalistic ethics.

J X55F. Living in the Information Age.

Examine communication and information technologies with particular emphasis on the Internet and its components. Explore how digital and mobile technologies are used by Millennial and post-Millennial generations and with what effects.

J X55G. The Information Society.

Examine information technologies such as the Internet, telephones, and computers and their relation to existing media, including history, policy, economics, and social impact.

J X55M. Media Industries and Entrepreneurship.

Examine the social, political, and economic contexts in which media and culture are produced, distributed, and monetized. Explore these with an emphasis on new media and communication technologies.

J X55P. The Business of News.

Discusses trends and innovations shaping the business of news, from rapidly evolving content consumption patterns to emerging storytelling platforms like streaming, podcasting, and AR/VR. Examines the challenges and opportunities of the business of news, for-profit and non-profit alike, essential for those planning a career in media. Includes on-site, interactive conversations with news professionals and entrepreneurs, students will learn about

J X56C. Digital Mainland China and Taiwan.

Examine disruptive innovations and entrepreneurship such as social and mobile media, big data, and AI; and their media, cultural, and social implications in Chinese societies such as mainland China and Taiwan.

J X56G. Social Media: Growth, Uses, and Impacts.

Explore a range of issues related to the growth, uses, and impacts of social media, including the rapid rise and adoption of social media.

J X56M. Social Media and Society.

Explore social media's rise and influence in society.

J X56R. Race and Digital Media Cultures.

Examine a range of issues related to the adoption of various digital and social media platforms and experiences across the digital media landscape, with a focus on how digital media culture is influenced by systemic racism. Using a number of studies, recent data trends, and keen observations, analyze the interconnectedness of race, racism, and uses of digital media.

J X58C. Becoming Citizen Journalists.

Covers the basics of journalism for students who are interested in sharing truthful stories to a public audience, but do not intend to pursue a career in the profession. Uses digital and social media tools. Explores three topics: how to find and gather the best factual information, how to present it in clear and engaging ways, and how to make ethical decisions that serve the needs of the audience and democracy.

J X58N. Online Incivility.

Define and explore different types of incivility through the lens of online discussions. Critically assess why incivility exists online and what influence it has on politics, society, and journalism.

J X58P. Popular Culture and the Press.

Explores the relationship between American popular culture and the press, its role in our everyday lives, and how it helps shape our attitudes and identities. Explores popular culture in television, film, magazines, the Internet, social media, and advertising. Subjects include movies, music, film, fashion, food, travel, celebrity and society news, among others.

J X58S. Communicating Social Change.

Utilizing communication skills to tell truthful stories of underrepresentation and marginalization.

J X58T. Topics in Journalistic Practices.

J X59M. Topics in Journalism and Media Studies.

Examine contemporary issues in the fields of journalism and media studies.

J X59S. Topics in Current Journalistic Issues.

J X59S.1. Covering Marginalized Communities.

J X59T. Topics in Journalism, Skills, and Techniques.

Examine the contemporary professional decisions and techniques used in the practices of journalism.

J X60F. Internship.

Internships to be arranged by student and approved by instructor.

J X60G. Journalism Internship.

J X60S. Sports Media Internship.

Sports media internships to be arranged by student and approved by instructor.

J X61F. Reporting Texas.

Students work as online reporters, photographers, and editors for the School of Journalism's Reporting Texas website.

J X62F. Journalism Portfolio.

A synthesis experience to polish journalism skills, showcase reporting and production abilities across multiple journalistic platforms, and complete a professional online portfolio.

J X63. Theories of Mass Communication.

Comparative survey of perspectives, research, and theories on communication through the mass media; theories on media effects and the construction of social reality, especially regarding the news media.

J X63C. Broadcast Capstone.

Write, produce, and present a weekly television newscast, culminating in seven episodes of Reporting Texas TV. Includes on-air, digital, and social media skills.

J X63D. Digital Innovations Capstone.

Working in groups or individually; conceive, pitch, plan, design, and create cutting-edge media products.

J X63F. Capstone Projects in Journalism.

The design and execution of special projects showcasing the individual student's interests in one or more journalistic platforms.

J X63K. News Documentaries.

Use applied skills as individual filmmakers to produce one original news documentary under ten minutes. Emphasis placed on films covering current affairs, contemporary life and historical subjects, films that might be found on The New York Times or The New Yorker.

J X63L. Journalism Research Capstone.

Emphasizes proficiency in researching and writing.

J X63M. Capstone in Application Development.

Plan and build a mobile application, whether for Android, iOS, or web-based, and use journalistic multimedia skills to promote and explain the products.

J X63N. Newsroom Capstone.

Take part in a newsroom experience to refine journalism skills, and showcase reporting and production abilities across multiple journalistic platforms.

J X63P. Television Newsmagazine.

Explore the production of a television newsmagazine program, including on-air reporting, editing, and segment production.

J X63Q. Capstone in Podcasting.

Plan, research, report, record, and produce professional-quality podcasts. Analyze podcasting audiences, build revenue streams, and market podcasts to a regional or global audience.

J X63S. Sports Media Capstone.

Stresses proficiency in sports writing, reporting, and editing by emphasizing professional skills and habits.

J X63V. Visual Capstone.

Stresses proficiency in visual reporting by emphasizing professional skills and habits.

J X63W. Reporting Capstone.

Stresses proficiency in writing, reporting, and editing by emphasizing professional skills and habits.

J X65M. Experiential Learning.

J X65P. Specialized Practice in Journalism.

Specialized journalistic instruction by a professional from the field.

J X70K. Topics in Advanced Photojournalism.

J X70K.2. Documentary Video.

J X70K.3. Picture Editing.

J X71K. Topics in Photographic Illustration.

Principles of studio lighting, theory and practice of contemporary color, location lighting, and the production of portfolio-quality work, as applied to advertising, photographic illustration, and photojournalism.

J X71K.1. Location Lighting.

J X71K.2. Studio Photography.

J X78P. Special Projects in Journalism.

Supervised projects in the field of journalism.

J X79. Journalism Independent Study.

Designed to give students the opportunity to pursue special studies for which separate courses have not been organized.

J X79H. Honors Tutorial Course.

Conference course of intensive study, planned by Journalism Honors Committee; research and the writing of a substantial paper on a special journalism topic.

J X79P. Photojournalism Research Projects.

Designed to give photojournalism students the opportunity to pursue special studies for which separate courses have not been organized.

Graduate Courses

J X19S. Topics in Journalism.

J X29S. Topics in Journalism.

J X80. Introduction to Research Methods.

Research methods and ethics, from design to data analysis and report writing.

J X80C. Introduction to Graduate Studies in Journalism and Media.

Discuss journalism and media research, theory, and professional development.

J X80M. Advanced Projects in Photography.

Advanced projects to demonstrate professional competence.

J X80N. Advanced Projects in Journalism.

Designed to prepare students to write the master's report. Students develop professional projects to demonstrate their competence in specialized skills; students present, discuss, and critique their own and other students' work.

J X80V. Visual Journalism.

Basics of aesthetics, visual design, photography, Web publishing, and videography.

J X80W. Writing and Reporting.

J X81. Topics in Research Methods Seminar.

Research techniques for investigating the control, content, audience, and effects of mass media.

J X81.1. Content Analysis.

J X81.2. Experimental Design.

J X81.4. Qualitative Methods.

J X81.6. Qualitative Textual Analysis Methods.

Explore a variety of qualitative methods for analyzing texts for communication research. Apply various methods for qualitative analysis such as: critical discourse analysis, multi-modal discourse analysis, narrative analysis, feminist/queer/racialized analyses, interview analysis and conversational analysis and grounded theory analysis, among others.

J X81F. Fundamentals of Statistics.

An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical procedures commonly used in communication research. Explore basic underlying assumptions of common statistical procedures, how to test hypotheses using these statistical procedures and what inferences can be drawn from the results, how to critically evaluate statistical analyses of others, and how to conduct descriptive and basic inferential statistics using SPSS for analyses.

J X81M. Computational Media and Data Science.

Examine advanced computational social science research methods through practical, hands-on applied data science projects in the field of computational media using large scale datasets from social media platforms.

J X82. Topics in Seminar in Mass Communication.

Readings, research, analyses in mass communications; oral and written reports in an area approved by the instructor.

J X82.4. Agenda Setting.

J X82.5. Media Sociology.

J X82T. Theory Building.

Examine the process of theory building and explore the construction of social science theories. Analyze models of the theory building process by tracing the development of popular contemporary social science theories. Advance a personal social science theory by using theory-building techniques and following specific theory building steps.

J X83M. Frameworks of Media Innovation.

Survey of innovative practices in media.

J X83P. Advanced Visual Design.

J X84. Mass Communication Theory.

Study of the processes and effects of mass communication.

J X84T. Mass Communication Theory II.

Explore critical and cultural perspectives for communication systems. Examine ways to explain communication content, processes, organizations, interactions and outcomes, and broader social systems.

J X85N. The Business of News.

Examine the challenges and opportunities of the business of news, for-profit and non-profit alike, with context provided by media professionals.

J X86. Topics in Public Relations Seminar.

Readings, research, and analyses in public relations. Examination of the role of public relations in social, economic, and political campaigns.

J X86.1. Research Analyses in Public Relations.

J X86.2. Public Relations and Management.

J X86.3. Specialized Application of Public Relations.

J X86.4. International Public Relations.

J X87M. Media Images: Theory and Methodology.

Explores theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of images in media. Examines the biology and psychology of vision and how images "work" in media. Explores contemporary research on images in news, visual persuasion, political campaigns and criminal investigation. Methods for the study of media images, include content analysis, multi-modal discourse analysis, semiotics and effects experiments.

J X87P. Cultural Survey of Photography.

J X87S. Photographic Storytelling and Social Justice.

Explore the production of images related to social justice issues.

J X89. Topics in Problems in Specialized Fields.

Research project chosen from area of student's major interests; written report required.

J X89.1. Photojournalism.

J X89E. Professional Experience in Journalism Internship.

Supervised internship experience in a professional journalism setting.

J X90. Seminar in Journalism History.

Research projects in the history of communication media; examination of the social, economic, and political relationships of the media within historical environments.

J X90E. Photography in a Cross Cultural Context.

Examine tools and critical ideas that will enhance camera-led reporting and research in cross cultural contexts. Explore the development of a critical toolkit for visual documentation, evidence, and storytelling, as well as multi-modal ethnography. Practice photography and approaches to the ethics of visual representation and the critical frames for reflecting on and writing about one's work.

J X90P. Advanced Documentary Project.

Advanced exploration of documentary storytelling skills, with an emphasis on the skills required for the master's report.

J X92. Topics in Seminar in Media Law.

Research in selected areas of social and legal responsibilities of the media.

J X92.1. Constitutional Issues in Media Law.

J X92.2. Studies in Regulation of the Mass Media.

J X93S. Technology and Culture.

Analyze social and cultural issues related to communications technology systems.

J X95. Topics in Journalism.

Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns with the practice of journalism.

J X95.10. Multimedia Journalism.

Review of online reporting techniques, advanced multimedia skills, and current issues in new media.

J X95.11. Advanced Writing and Public Affairs Reporting.

J X95.12. Advanced Social Science Methods.

J X95.13. Framing Public Issues.

J X95.14. Qualitative Communication Theory.

J X95.16. Proseminar in Journalism.

Introduces doctoral students to major areas of research and selected researchers in journalism. Designed to help students cultivate scholarly skills, ethical norms, awareness of funding possibilities, and teaching skills.

J X95.17. Reporting Asia: A Foreign Correspondent's Framework.

Dynamic ways of looking at, thinking about, and reporting the world. Establishment of a framework for analyzing how the news media cover key events, issues, and processes that shape our lives in a global society.

J X95.2. Advanced Photo Editing and Design.

Advanced training in photo editing and publication design. Taught abroad; location may vary by semester.

J X95.21. Historical Perspectives in Journalism.

Examines the development of the mass media through social, economic, and political factors that have contributed to changes in the press.

J X95.23. Ethics in Journalism.

J X95.24. Media Law.

Examination of legal rights and restrictions for online and print journalism, including Constitutional guarantees, libel, invasion of privacy, and contempt of court.

J X95.25. Business and Financial Reporting.

Conceptualizing, sourcing, and preparing news reports on global financial markets, commercial transactions, and company performance. Subject matter is global; the United States is a subset of material covered. Hands-on course during which students produce multiple news packages for publication.

J X95.26. Covering Politics.

Specialized research, reporting, and writing skills to cover issues, candidates, and campaigns.

J X95.27. Entrepreneurial Journalism.

For-profit and nonprofit journalistic enterprises in the news media ecosystem. Impact of digital technology on the news industry, with emphasis on changes to business and distribution models, and ways people consume and produce news and information. Emphasis on projects and prototypes that include business plans and content planning.

J X95.28. Computer-Assisted Reporting.

Study of computer-assisted journalism, including electronic document retrieval and manipulation, spreadsheet and database management, and Internet skills. Collaborative work on major investigative projects.

J X95.29. Oral History as Journalism.

Modules include concepts and methods of gathering oral history; illustration of the techniques using the Vietnam War as a topic; and generating oral history-based coverage focusing on the Mexican American experience.

J X95.30. Investigative Reporting.

Emphasis on determining what an investigative story is, finding investigative stories, and basic tactics in pursuing those stories.

J X95.31. Creative Nonfiction for Magazines and Books.

Reporting and writing skills for producing narrative nonfiction, including writing book proposals, magazine pitches, and sample chapters.

J X95.32. Audio Storytelling.

Examination and practice of writing news for audio platforms.

J X95.33. Explanatory Journalism: Storytelling in a Digital Age.

Examination of the evolution of long-form explanatory storytelling from print and film to new forms of Web-based and interactive storytelling.

J X95.34. Advanced Visual Journalism: Photo.

J X95.35. Producing Social Documentaries for Television News.

Instruction in the production of social documentaries for television, with emphasis on social issues often ignored by television news. Includes production of a twenty-minute long-form story.

J X95.36. Opinion Writing.

Examines opinion writing and commentary in traditional print and evolving online formats.

J X95.38. Reporting Latin America.

Foreign reporting skills and international news production processes, with special emphasis on Latin America.

J X95.39. Covering the Latino Community in the United States.

Development and challenging of views of the contemporary Latino community. Topics include a history of ethnic groups in the United States and their politics, education, organizations, immigration, culture, power, and media. Students will apply what they learn to other underrepresented people in the United States.

J X95.4. Documentary Tradition of Latin America.

Study of still photographic and video documentary work by Latin Americans about Latin America. Production of photographic essays on Latin American culture.

J X95.40. Reporting China: A Foreign Correspondent's Workshop.

Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns with the practice of journalism.

J X95.41. Reporting the World: A Critical Examination of the United States News Media.

Examination of dynamic ways of looking at, thinking about, and reporting the world, both abroad and at home. Establishes a framework for analyzing how the news media cover key events, issues, and processes that shape our lives in a global society.

J X95.42. Human Rights Journalism.

J X95.43. Minorities and the Media.

Issues concerning minority or nondominant groups in the United States. Survey of minority communication problems, including alienation, fragmentation, and media and Internet access. Criticism and feedback for minority groups based on racial/ethnic background, age, sex, disability, social or economic class, and sexual orientation.

J X95.44. Reporting Texas.

Students work as online reporters, photographers, and editors for the School of Journalism's Reporting Texas Web site.

J X95.46. Gender and the News.

Explores how gender relates to news, both historically and currently, and the role of the news media in reinforcing and/or challenging prevailing stereotypes and attitudes about gender. Focuses on women both as producers of journalism and as subjects of media portrayals.

J X95.47. Living in the Information Age.

Examines communication and information technologies, and how individuals, media organizations and corporations employ the Internet for their benefit. Explores how the communication and information technologies evolve and the cultural, economic, political, and social implications of such technologies for society.

J X95.48. Mobile News Application Design.

Students will work toward building an iPhone application in one semester, with the goal of having an application accepted in the Apple App Store.

J X95.49. Media and Politics.

J X95.50. News for a Mobile Audience.

Examines the mobile world and how journalism and the news audience fit in it.

J X95.51. Quantitative Research Practicum.

Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns with the practice of journalism.

J X95.52. Reporting on the Environment.

J X95.53. Studio Photography.

An investigation of the fundamentals of photography using principles of studio lighting, theory and practice of contemporary color, location lighting, and production of portfolio-quality work, as applicable to advertising, photographic illustration, and photojournalism.

J X95.54. Web Design for Journalists.

J X95.55. Economics of New Media.

Subjects include the structure, behavior, and performance of media operations; audience behaviors and preferences; competition; and social implications.

J X95.56. Covering the Global Economy.

J X95.57. Journalism and Religion.

Explores some of the world's belief systems, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i, Hinduism, Buddhism, and atheism.

J X95.58. Media Management.

Examines how and why media leaders behave and operate by assessing current and past research, theories, and practice to arrive at a better view of what it is like to direct and manage a media organization. Students will investigate issues such as market orientation, diversity, group culture, competition, ownership, structure, ethics, and leadership from a media organizational standpoint.

J X95.59. Long-form Feature Writing.

Explores long-form journalism for print, online and books. Students will study the use of narrative, immersion, profile/biography, plots, back stories, and voice.

J X95.60. Media, Culture, and Civic Engagement.

J X95.61. Sports for Reporting Texas.

Designed to serve reportingtexas.com, the School of Journalism's open-content news Web site. Students will produce original and high-quality journalism for and about Central Texas.

J X95.62. Reporting with Data.

Examine basics of computer-assisted reporting. Explore how to find compelling data sets; clean and analyze the contents; use data visualization and simple statistical models to accurately report based on the data; and present results through stories, charts, and maps.

J X95.63. Oral History in Multimedia Storytelling.

Instruction in the use of oral history to generate long-term archival material and short-term multimedia stories. Covers concepts and methods of gathering oral history; a topic (varies by semester) centering on U.S. Latinos; and ways to build a multimedia representation of the interview.

J X95.64. Online Incivility.

Explores online incivility - defined as nasty remarks intended to hurt that often contain profanity, capital letters to indicate yelling, and put-downs or name-calling - in news story comments and social media. Critically assess the impact of incivility on public discussions online and how that influences journalists and other media practitioners.

J X95.65. Introduction to Coding for Journalists.

Explore basic coding skills and develop best practices used in digital newsrooms to create data-driven online presentations.

J X95.66. Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

J X95.67. Digital Production and Analytics.

Examine the digital publishing process, including planning, production, tracking, and marketing.

J X95.68. Social Capital and Social Networks.

Explore theories, methods, and applications, drawing on literatures from sociology, communication, media studies, and management. Examine the relational and structural embeddedness of actors, communities, and organizations, and focus on how to collect network data and do network analysis.

J X95.69. Advanced Reporting with Data.

Explore advanced data-assisted reporting techniques through use of databases, scripted analysis, and visualizations.

J X95.70. Globalization and Social Media.

Perform a critical analysis of the causes, patterns, and consequences of social media production and usage in a global context. Examine cases from diverse cultures and nations, and engage with major debates on the role of communication and media technologies in network society, globalization, and transnationalism. Investigate how social media and other new technologies have facilitated changes in politics, organizations, and networks, as well as media and culture.

J X95.71. Social Media Research Methods.

Using a selection of empirical case studies from the social media literature, consider the historical formation of social media and the lines that can be drawn to contemporary consequences, particularly the blurring of public and private lives, shifts in power relations, and the spread of rumors and urban myths that is seen today. Explore basic social network analysis and relevant statistical methods.

J X95.72. Social Media Journalism.

Explore the role of journalism in using social media to engage a wide audience, building a marketable brand for journalists and media organizations, and engaging an audience with the news media. Practice using tools and techniques to be an engaging and effective media practitioner.

J X95.73. Photography for Reporting Texas.

Work as photographers for the School of Journalism and Media's Reporting Texas website.

J X95.74. Lifestyle Journalism.

Examine specialized reporting and writing in lifestyle coverage, including food, fashion, entertainment, and travel.

J X95.75. Domestic Issues and Global Perspective.

Examine domestic issues, such as consumerism, food and health, environmentalism, and energy consumption, from global and intercultural perspectives.

J X95.76. Social Media and Society.

J X95.9. International Reporting.

Designed to provide students with skills in foreign reporting and an understanding of international news production processes, with special emphasis on Latin America.

J X98. Thesis.

J X98R. Master's Report.

Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option.

J X98T. Supervised Teaching in Journalism.

Teaching under the close supervision of the course instructor; weekly group meetings with the instructor, individual consultations, and reports required throughout the teaching period.