JOUR 62A
Freelance Reporting for Student Media


Course Description

Practical experience contributing as a freelance reporter to the college newspaper and/or digital media as a reporter.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
42807 JOUR 62A 50Z ······· TBA-TBA Farideh Dada ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
JOUR 62A.50Z: Fully ONLINE with 4 in-person meetings. This is an online laboratory class that does not have set scheduled meetings, but has 4 in-person meetings to be scheduled by the instructor. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. 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. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. 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
Art of Feature Writing
Hutchison © 2008
ISBN: 9780195179385
Textbook Recommended $108.95 $81.75 $81.71 $43.58
Associated Press Stylebook 2024-2026 (57th ed)
Associated Press © 2024
ISBN: 9780917360718
Textbook Recommended $51.00 $38.25
Inside Reporting (3rd Edition)
Harrower © 2013
ISBN: 9780073526171
Textbook Recommended $161.75 $121.50 $129.40 $48.53
Writing & Reporting for the Media (w/o workbook) (12th Edition)
Bender © 2018
ISBN: 9780190649425
Textbook Recommended $79.95 $60.00 $59.96 $33.58
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
1 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 3
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
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