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DJRN 325 Feature Writing
John Cabot University - Full Curriculum Program
Rome, Italy
Dates: 1/9/18 - 5/5/18
DJRN 325 Feature Writing
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: John Cabot University
Location: Rome, Italy
Primary Subject Area: Journalism
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: EN 110; Recommended: JRN 221
DESCRIPTION
This course offers the student practical experience researching, writing and marketing feature articles for print and/or online magazines. The topics covered include how to develop a good idea, analyze a target audience, gather information, write a feature article, and sell the story. Ultimately this course will teach students how to successfully write longer feature stories and how to pitch them to the appropriate publication. The class time will include lectures where voice, style, use of language, and story structure techniques will be discussed. Class time will also include in-class writing and discussion.