ENL 313 Survey of Journalistic Styles

3 Credit(s)

A survey of journalistic styles in writing, focusing on the interactions between journalism and literature, as, for example, the relationship between periodical journalism and Addison’s essays, or Boswell’s influence on the writing of popular profiles. Attention will also be paid to reading current journalistic pieces in a literary context - reviews, plus critical, social, political, ethical, and legal commentary. Writing assignments, including work for The Log and other campus publications maybe be both practical and analytical. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ENG314.
Prerequisite: A W-I course.