Introduction to Journalism - ENG 121 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ENG 121 - Introduction to Journalism
Introduces students to the practice of journalism through researching, interviewing, writing, editing and revising articles for potential publication. Explores current issues in the field, media law, journalistic values, ethics and reporting. Acquaints students with Associated Press Style, copy editing, news and feature writing, and creative journalism.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 department approval.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
46322 ENG 121-E05L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 26.
OER-no cost textbooks

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
25674 ENG 121-E05L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
OER-no cost textbooks
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