# Journalism (JOURN) courses

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 12 courses

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44205/44404/44409

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### JOURN 18A — News Production I

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- **Advisory:** JOURN 021 or ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A or ENGL C1000E or ENGL 1AS.
- **C-ID:** JOURN 130
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/journ.md)

Basics of reporting: News-gathering, interviewing, accuracy, note-taking and transcription of notes, writing the news story; the lede, the body, conclusion for campus publication, integration of articles in various multimedia platforms, and utilization of photographs in context.

### JOURN 18B — News Production II

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** JOURN 018A.
- **C-ID:** JOUR 131
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/journ.md)

Continuation of JOURN 18A: Intermediate level news-gathering, interviewing, accuracy, note-taking and transcription of notes, writing the news story; the lede, the body, conclusion for campus publication, integration of articles in various multimedia platforms, and utilization of photographs in context.

### JOURN 18C — News Production III

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** JOURN 018B.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/journ.md)

Continuation of JOURN 18B: Advanced level of news-gathering, interviewing, accuracy, note-taking and transcription of notes, writing the news story; the lede, the body, conclusion for campus publication, integration of articles in various multimedia platforms, and utilization of photographs in context.

### JOURN 18D — News Production IV

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** JOURN 018C.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/journ.md)

Continuation of JOURN 18C: Advanced level of news-gathering, interviewing, accuracy, note-taking and transcription of notes, writing the news story; the lede, the body, conclusion for campus publication, integration of articles in various multimedia platforms, and utilization of photographs in context.

### JOURN 20 — Photojournalism I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** PHOTO 071.
- **C-ID:** JOUR 160
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Components of photojournalism: Focus on theory and practice in press and online publications, using the camera as reporting and communications tool, emphasizing photographic composition for impact, clarity and creativity. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in PHOTO 20.

### JOURN 21 — Newswriting

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** JOURN 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/journ.md)

Introduction to evaluating, gathering and writing news in accepted journalistic style: Feature and opinion writing, emphasizing expository writing, logic, critical thinking and points of view; role of the reporter, and legal and ethical issues related to publishing articles.

### JOURN 49 — Independent Study in Journalism

- **Units:** .5-5
- **Hours:** .5 - 5 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/journ.md)
- UC transferability is determined by UC faculty after transfer, please see a counselor for more information.

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Journalism. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.

### JOURN 62 — Survey of Mass Media

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** JOURN 100
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/journ.md)
- Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COMM 19. Eligible for credit by examination.
- AA/AS area 4; Cal-GETC Area 4;

Survey of traditional and non-traditional mass media in America: Impact of mass media trends and technology into the 21st century; critical analysis of media messages and examination of mass media from historical, political, social, and cultural perspectives.

### JOURN 69 — Multimedia Reporting for Journalists

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Introduction to multimedia storytelling in Journalism: Use of video, photos, audio, and text to convey interactive news and feature stories through the Internet and other electronic media; techniques in digital research, critical thinking, and synthesis.

### JOURN 70 — Data Journalism

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Exploration in investigative journalism: Gathering, analysis and presentation of data for storytelling.

### JOURN 80 — Investigative Reporting

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** JOURN 021.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/journ.md)

Advanced concepts of news gathering: Extensive research, analysis, public records, improving and expanding news gathering and investigative skills.

### JOURN 466E — Work Experience in Journalism

- **Units:** 1-4
- **Hours:** 3 - 12 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Course study under this section may be repeated three times.

Supervised employment providing opportunities in journalism or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend educational experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period.