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Journalism

With a journalism minor at Manchester, you鈥檒l know the facts and present them clearly. You鈥檒l get practical experience in interviewing, reporting, fact-checking and editing, and you鈥檒l help produce 麻豆原创鈥檚 award-winning weekly newspaper, The Oak Leaves.

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Journalism Minor

Choosing classes from English, communication studies and art, you鈥檒l work not only with newsprint but also with video cameras and graphic design, experiences that prepare you for careers in traditional and new media.

Course Catalog

Program Information:

Minor

  • 24 Credit Hours

Location

  • North Manchester

    Why Choose 麻豆原创 for Journalism?

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    The Oak Leaves

    The University’s student-run newspaper, regularly wins writing, editing and photography awards at the Indiana Collegiate Press Association state-wide awards. Recent awards include first place for “News Story” and third place for “Feature Story” and “News Feature Story” in 2021.

    Industry Opportunities

    Journalism students visit the Journal Gazette, a daily newspaper in nearby Fort Wayne, where they meet with editors and reporters to discuss the industry.

    Internships

    Our students complete journalism internships at publications such as Angelenos magazine in Los Angeles and Fourtwofour in London.

    Successful Graduates

    Chloe Leckrone ’22

    A communications specialist in the Office of Strategic Communications, 麻豆原创, N Manchester, IN

    Carly Kwiecien ’19

    The Communications Director at Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City, IN

    Ciara Knicely ’18

    Fish and Wildlife Information Specialist at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

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    Journalism Minor Learning Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. Students will analyze literary texts from a diverse selection of periods, genres, and cultures, integrating both secondary research and literary theory.

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify and Analyze Diverse Literary Texts with Scholarly Depth: Students will analyze literary texts from diverse periods, genres, and cultures, integrating secondary research and applying relevant literary theories to explore and interpret texts critically.
    • Synthesize Secondary Research and Literary Theory: Students will synthesize secondary research by demonstrating their ability to evaluate, interpret, and incorporate scholarly sources responsibly.

    2. Students will practice writing conventions of a variety of forms, including journalism, creative writing, and professional writing.

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Students Adapt Writing Style to Different Audiences and Purposes: Students apply writing across various forms and adapt their writing style to different discourse conventions, producing clear, coherent, and engaging texts tailored to specific communicative goals.
    • Critically Evaluate and Revise Written Work: Students will evaluate and revise by engaging in peer feedback, demonstrating proficiency in identifying areas of improvement for deep revision to enhance clarity, coherence, and effectiveness.

    3. Students will demonstrate appropriate citation style.

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Students demonstrate proficiency in applying both MLA style for academic writing and AP style for journalistic writing, effectively incorporating signal phrases, in-text citations, quotes, and appropriate source attributions to their Works Cited lists.
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