JOUR 61A
Student News Media Production I


Course Description

Practical experience in creating basic news and feature content as members of the college newspaper, magazine or online media staff.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
42804 JOUR 61A 01Y ·T····· 11:30 AM-12:45 PM Farideh Dada L42
···R··· 11:30 AM-12:45 PM ONLINE
······· TBA-TBA ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
JOUR 61A.01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Writing & Reporting for the Media (w/o workbook) (12th Edition)
Bender © 2018
ISBN: 9780190649425
Textbook Recommended $79.95 $60.00 $59.96 $33.58
Inside Reporting (3rd Edition)
Harrower © 2013
ISBN: 9780073526171
Textbook Recommended $161.75 $121.50 $129.40 $48.53
Associated Press Stylebook 2024-2026 (57th ed)
Associated Press © 2024
ISBN: 9780917360718
Textbook Recommended $51.00 $38.25
Art of Feature Writing
Hutchison © 2008
ISBN: 9780195179385
Textbook Recommended $108.95 $81.75 $81.71 $43.58
Writing & Reporting for the Media (13th Edition)
Bender
ISBN: 9780197614884
E-Book Recommended $76.91
Inside Reporting (3rd Edition)
Harrower
ISBN: 9781259115332
E-Book Recommended $98.75
Writing & Reporting for the Media (13th Edition)
Bender
ISBN: 9780197614884
E-Book
(180 days)
Recommended $49.99
Inside Reporting (3rd Edition)
Harrower
ISBN: 9781259115332
E-Book
(180 days)
Recommended $65.00
Inside Reporting (3rd Edition)
Harrower
ISBN: 9781259115332
E-Book
(360 days)
Recommended $82.50
Writing & Reporting for the Media (13th Edition)
Bender
ISBN: 9780197614884
E-Book
(365 days)
Recommended $57.68

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Course Details

Units
3 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 9
Formerly
(Formerly JOUR D061.)
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
  • F/TV 20.
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