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JOUR 318 - Narrative: The Art of Storytelling

(3 units)
What journalists can learn about great storytelling from their own masters of the art as well as from filmmakers, novelists, and psychologists.

Prerequisite(s): Journalism major or minor.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss how screenwriters and fiction writers understand narrative elements such as story structure, point of view, character development, conflict, dialogue and stream of consciousness.
2. analyze how journalists can learn about great storytelling from masters of their art as well as from the works of great storytellers including filmmakers, novelists among other creative practitioners.
3. articulate the added challenges of incorporating narrative elements while reporting and writing true stories that adhere to the highest standards of journalistic practice.
4. compare the application of different narrative approaches evaluating their strengths and best uses in various scenarios.
5. apply the narrative approaches we’ve studied in class to original journalistic reportage.


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