Journalism - Print and Broadcast - Humber College

Our Program

Check out how two Humber students got the first student interview with PM Stephen Harper during the election campaign.

Humber's Journalism – Print and Broadcast diploma program has trained hundreds of Canadian and North American reporters, camera operators, editors, producers and managers in media. The program is also ideal for those looking to go into communications or public relations.

At Humber, you learn journalism hands-on. Classes feature practical instruction with projects due under tight deadlines to match industry standards. Students go on field trips to places such as Toronto City Hall, downtown courts, Queen's Park and Kensington Market. Guest speakers visit, including industry experts, local politicians, and media personalities.

The Journalism – Print and Broadcast diploma has features to prepare you for work with magazines, newspapers, radio, television or online:

modern courses, with a focus on emerging media, online publishing and developing web content
hands-on technical and production training, including broadcast equipment, digital prepress, TV production and multimedia management
student media provides excellent learning opportunities with tight deadlines. Students work at the Humber Et Cetera student newspaper, Radio Humber 96.9 FM, Humber TV, and online news site, The Daily Planet, to cover Humber and current events
internship in media industry provides valuable experience and contacts
experienced faculty with extensive and exclusive media connections.

Our students and graduates win industry-respected awards, such as Columbia School of Journalism awards and APPLE awards from College Media Advisors. Students travel to New York City for the awards, with Humber students winning more than 60 awards the last two years. In addition, Et Cetera was judged the 2012 Outstanding Campus Newspaper by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association.

"I came to Humber because I wanted the opportunity to learn the skills I would need and apply in the workplace. Classes were very challenging, and pushed us to excel. In my last year at Humber, I was part of the team that got the first student interview with Prime Minister Stephen Harper during the election campaign."
Kathleen, 2011 graduate editorial assistant and associate producer, CBC

Your Career

Make a career breaking the news and be a modern storyteller.

In the digital age, journalists have far more reach than ever before to tell stories, share images and shape opinions. There are hundreds of media companies across Canada, and thousands of potential openings are forecast by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada over the next decade. As media organizations change to meet the needs of the public, there are opportunities for people with modern skill sets to begin their careers.

Humber's Journalism – Print and Broadcast program gives you the inside scoop on how to get a challenging and rewarding career. Many graduates begin as a reporter for a daily newspaper or a radio or TV station, as a magazine feature writer, as an editor, or as a digital news reporter. If you love non-stop action with new challenges every day, journalism is an ideal career. Reflect the world back to audiences across today's multimedia spectrum, where stories can be accessed through print, broadcast and web-based and mobile media.

Our Faculty

Our faculty members come from all types of journalistic backgrounds, with many working in the industry, side by side with Humber Journalism graduates. As well, faculty take part in international conferences, speak at conventions and corporate functions, and judge industry competitions. This helps keep our program current and connected.

For further information, refer to programs.mediastudies.humber.ca/journalism.

Work Placement

Humber Journalism students work with the leading media companies in Toronto and Canada. Students gain valuable first-hand experience through an assigned, 30-day placement, usually unpaid, in the final year of their studies. This is an exciting opportunity for students to apply everything they’ve earned in school in a work place. Internships are a great way for a student to enhance their resumé, form lasting industry connections, and in some cases, be hired immediately upon graduating.

Since Humber is located in Toronto, home to dozens of traditional and new media companies, and has a strong reputation among journalists, students have the opportunity to work with some of the most dynamic and diverse media organizations in Canada.

Our Industry Partnerships

Humber Journalism is proud of its extensive industry partners, which include CBC CTV, 680News, TSN, TVO, Toronto Star, National Post, Toronto Sun, 590 The FAN Radio, CHTV, Rogers TV, TVOntario, A-Channel Barrie, Transcontinental Magazines, Metroland Newspapers, Business Information Group, the Ontario Community Newspaper Association, and The Canadian Daily Newspaper Association.

Your Future Study Options

Journalism graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 70 per cent or more will be considered for admission to Humber’s Bachelor of Journalism degree program. Graduates may then complete the degree program in just four semesters of full-time study, plus a 14-week placement.

Graduates must also possess ENG4U or Humber’s COMM 201/WRIT 101 or COMM 301/WRIT 201 with a grade of 70 per cent or more, plus a Grade 11U-level Mathematics or equivalent. To apply, please complete and submit the online application form.

Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language, refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy
Three Grade 11 or Grade 12C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
Attendance at an information/assessment session, which includes:
- completion of an essay (topic assigned at session), which will be assessed for English proficiency and content
- general knowledge questionnaire
- grammar assessment

Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Fees / Scholarships

The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is

domestic $3,770.08
international $12,950.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year. Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

Alternative Course of Study

Humber also offers the Journalism – Print and Broadcast Accelerated advanced diploma program 04901 and the Bachelor of Journalism degree program 22241.

Curriculum (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

All returning students can view your curriculum by logging into SRS

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name
GNED	General Education Elective General Education Elective Course Code: GNED The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Introduction to Liberal Arts and Sciences GNED 101 An Introduction to Arts and Sciences Anthropology ANTH 202 Physical Anthropology ANTH 205 Cultural Anthropology Arts ARTS 138 Understanding Movies: An Introduction to Film Studies ARTS 229 Musical Pioneers ARTS 241 Exploring Music and Film ARTS 246 Art and Artists - Money, Madness and Masterpieces Cultural Studies CULT 011 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking CULT 214 AlterNative Pathways: Aboriginal People in Canada CULT 217 Encounter with Latin America CULT 228 Pop Culture: Shaping How We Live CULT 236 China: The Next Superpower CULT 239 Digital Culture CULT 242 Culture, Technology and Identity CULT 243 Crossing Borders: Migration and Culture CULT 244 Gender, Race and Ethnicity CULT 245 The Body: Beauty, Sex and Consumerism CULT 248 Women and Popular Culture Economics ECON 110 Real Life Economics ECON 204 People, Money and Markets ECON 206 The History of Money English ENGE 110 Literature: An Introduction ENGL 239 Dark Days Ahead ENGL 242 Pulp Fiction ENGL 246 Contemporary Fiction ENGL 247 Life Stories ENGL 248 Voices from the Underground Geography GEOG 210 The Nature of Ontario GEOG 212 Political Geography History HIST 110 Canada: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly HIST 203 Monsters of the 20th Century HIST 217 History of War HIST 218 The Making of the Modern World HIST 222 The Age of Europe: From the Enlightenment to 1989 Humanities HUMA 048 Afro-Caribbean Religions of Resistance HUMA 137 Art Matters: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art HUMA 226 The Arts and the 21st Century Imagination: Longing for Paradise HUMA 235 World Religions HUMA 241 Risky Business: Living in a Dangerous World HUMA 242 Vampires: In Film and Literature HUMA 244 Ordinary Heroes: Extraordinary Lives! HUMA 250 God, Science and Religion Languages SPAN 110 Introductory Spanish 1 Philosophy PHIL 100 Ideas: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 110 The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 217 Ethical Issues PHIL 225 Philosophy of Love and Sex PHIL 227 Business Ethics PHIL 228 Success: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 229 Violence, Order and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy PHIL 230 Environmental Ethics Political Science POLS 110 Introduction to Politics POLS 204 Morality, Democracy and Politics POLS 219 Globalization POLS 223 War and Terrorism POLS 224 Justice, Equality and Rights POLS 225 Environmental Policy and Economics Psychology PSYC 110 Psychology - An Introduction PSYC 205 Applied Psychology and Leadership PSYC 207 Psychology of Sport PSYC 210 Psychology - Developmental PSYC 220 Psychology - Social PSYC 230 Psychology - Abnormal Science SCIE 110 The Science of Everything SCIE 208 Water: A Life or Death Issue SCIE 213 Astronomy: The Evolving Universe SCIE 216 Origins of Life SCIE 219 Dangerous Earth SCIE 221 The Environment SCIE 223 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe SCIE 224 Discovering Dinosaurs Sociology SOCE 100 Canadian Society and Culture SOCI 005 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 110 Sociology: Introduction SOCI 205 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 219 Sport and Society SOCI 232 Gender, Power and Society SOCI 233 Sociology of Cultural Difference SOCI 234 Society and Conflict SOCI 236 Issues in Crime SOCI 237 Sociology of Fashion SOCI 238 Sociology of Food SOCI 239 Citizenship, Immigration, and Democracy SOCI 240 Sociology of the Family SOCI 246 Sociology of Emotions SOCI 247 Leadership SOCI 249 Imagining the City SOCI 257 Canada Today SOCI 277 Sexual Diversity: Contemporary Social Issues
GNED 101	An Introduction to Arts and Science An Introduction to Arts and Science Course Code: GNED 101 The humanities course focuses on fundamental questions individuals ask of themselves as they proceed through life. Why are we the way we are? Do we have free will or are we prisoners of our past experience or our biological inheritance? What motivates societies to change? Why do societal changes so often divide people into opposing camps? Why do so many people find contemporary life at home, at work, and in the community unfulfilling? What constitutes good government? How should injustice be fought? Can nations successfully deal with global problems? What is science and how does it differ from other kinds of inquiry? Can scientists provide solutions to the problems we face? What is art and does it offer answers of its own? What is its relationship to beauty, to knowledge, and to ethics? Is objectivity about art (or anything) possible? These questions are organized into units that begin with issues concerning the nature of the individual and then extend outward to various social, cultural and physical contexts. The issues explored in this course are too complex to have any one right answer. Rather, individuals must search for answers that make sense of their experiences via various theoretical perspectives. The humanities course supports this endeavour through study of different thinkers presented in the readings and exploration of different points of view explored in class discussions.
JRNL 100	Fundamentals of Reporting Fundamentals of Reporting Course Code: JRNL 100 Through a series of classroom lectures and practical assignments, this course lays the foundation for news writing and reporting for all media, including multiplatform reporting. Emphasis is placed on recognition of news values and on the development of a clear, concise and readable style of news writing. Students will learn that journalism is not a nine-to-five job and that prospective employers are looking for journalists who not only have excellent reporting, research and writing skills, but also show initiative, persistence, curiosity and respect for the profession. This course is the basis for all subsequent journalism courses, print, broadcast and online, and must be successfully completed in order to proceed to second semester.
JRNL 106	The Art of the Interview The Art of the Interview Course Code: JRNL 106 This introductory course establishes the fundamental skills that both complement and underpin the reporting function. Emphasis will be placed on the dynamics of the interview, the practical and legal requirement of keeping a clear record and the importance of preparation. In the interview sessions, the student will develop the confidence to take command in a variety of settings. It?s a great way to get started asking questions and learning about the world ? and your own abilities.
JRNL 114	Basic Photography Basic Photography Course Code: JRNL 114 This course teaches basic photography and digital imaging as it is practiced in journalism. The course enables the student at the beginning stages of understanding the art of image gathering to assess, evaluate conditions and take photographs for publication. Emphasis will be on the photographic skills required for taking news-related photographs that are well exposed, dramatic, well composed and in focus.
JRNL 130	Media Law and Ethics Media Law and Ethics Course Code: JRNL 130 This course is designed to prepare the student journalist for the ethical and legal (criminal and civil) issues extant in Canada on the media landscape. These are essential skills, and the course is updated each year to reflect the latest changes and evolutions in media legal rulings and philosophies in Canada.
WRIT 101	College Reading And Writing Skills-Journalism College Reading And Writing Skills-Journalism Course Code: WRIT 101 WRIT 101 is designed to complement and enhance the writing done by Journalism students in their core courses. A thorough study of grammar will equip the students with the terminology and skills needed to manipulate text. Students will study models of creative writing and will write short stories and brief exercises. The primary focus will be literary fiction rather than genre writing. Students may be asked to take part in off-campus activities such as literary readings.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name
JRNL 115	Broadcast Writing Broadcast Writing Course Code: JRNL 115 This course introduces students to the news preparation skills needed in radio and television newsrooms; it?s all about the basics of broadcast news writing. Students begin by being introduced to the basic rules of broadcast news writing and the differences between writing for the eye and the ear. Students next learn the terms and vocabulary specific to TV news, examine the job functions of a TV newsroom, and build on their basic broadcast writing skills by applying them to television - specifically, writing to pictures. Students will write simple voiceover productions for TV, as well as more complex voiceovers using sound-ups and clips. Skills learned in this course will prepare students for the more advanced courses in radio and TV in the coming semesters.
JRNL 205	Newspaper Reporting 1 Newspaper Reporting 1 Course Code: JRNL 205 This course continues building the foundation laid in Fundamentals of Reporting. Emphasis will be on reporting in-depth, using a variety of standard and online research tools. Reporters will be placed under increased deadline pressure, often handling a tumble of stories, rather than completing one story at a time. Police and court reporting and coverage of public meetings will increasingly take place in the field. The final segment of the course will focus on acquiring the skills needed to manage a beat, find story ideas and submit stories for the college newspaper.
JRNL 214	Photojournalism Photojournalism Course Code: JRNL 214 This course extends and solidifies the skills of photography and electronic imaging used by journalists. Students will examine and evaluate news photographs to better understand the importance and value of photojournalism. The course will enable students to assess and evaluate conditions for taking news photographs, and introduce them to basic and intermediate skills and digital prepress techniques. The course will prepare students for work on newspapers and magazines to manipulate and enhance photos for publication on the digital platform.
JRNL 219	Introduction to Online Journalism Introduction to Online Journalism Course Code: JRNL 219 Creating journalism projects on a multitude of platforms is now the standard in the communications business. The demand is evident everywhere for professionals able to write, edit and manage a wide variety of content for the web, using content management, broadcast and print techniques, as well as photographic skills and social media elements. This course will prepare writers, editors and journalists for content jobs in online publishing in news and information settings. In addition, the course includes a focus on page design using very basic HTML coding, familiarity with audio and video editing software, the need for writing a variety of news and informational items, the need for internal and external links, and writing effective headlines and cutlines.
JRNL 220	Beat Reporting Beat Reporting Course Code: JRNL 220 In this course students will be introduced to beat reporting - from sports, the arts, lifestyle, travel, and business. The course is divided into two sections - this segment concentrates on the major beats covered by today's news outlets. Students will learn how to cover and write stories on events from the business beat, and cover news in such areas as sports, life, travel, special sections and the arts.
JRNL 222	Computer Assisted Reporting Computer Assisted Reporting Course Code: JRNL 222 In this course, students will become familiar with the opportunities and advantages available to reporters capable of employing computer-assisted reporting. Computer-assisted reporting skills are an essential skill in the modern newsroom, taking practitioners well beyond surface surfing and into the in depth realm of number crunching and data management, manipulation and interpretation. Every size news and information outlet expects graduates from journalism schools to bring this expertise to the workplace.
WRIT 201	Professional Writing Skills-Journalism Professional Writing Skills-Journalism Course Code: WRIT 201 WRIT 201 carries on the work begun in WRIT 101. Since Journalism students study virtually all other forms of writing in their core courses, this class will be devoted to reading, writing, and editing creative writing. Students will participate in writing workshops, sharing their imaginative work with the other members of the class and the teacher, receiving feedback on both content and style, and then revising. Some classes will be devoted to matters of style and grammar. Since the ability to write well is based to some degree on understanding the mechanics of good writing in others, students will study and analyze sample texts.

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name
GNED	General Education Elective General Education Elective Course Code: GNED The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Introduction to Liberal Arts and Sciences GNED 101 An Introduction to Arts and Sciences Anthropology ANTH 202 Physical Anthropology ANTH 205 Cultural Anthropology Arts ARTS 138 Understanding Movies: An Introduction to Film Studies ARTS 229 Musical Pioneers ARTS 241 Exploring Music and Film ARTS 246 Art and Artists - Money, Madness and Masterpieces Cultural Studies CULT 011 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking CULT 214 AlterNative Pathways: Aboriginal People in Canada CULT 217 Encounter with Latin America CULT 228 Pop Culture: Shaping How We Live CULT 236 China: The Next Superpower CULT 239 Digital Culture CULT 242 Culture, Technology and Identity CULT 243 Crossing Borders: Migration and Culture CULT 244 Gender, Race and Ethnicity CULT 245 The Body: Beauty, Sex and Consumerism CULT 248 Women and Popular Culture Economics ECON 110 Real Life Economics ECON 204 People, Money and Markets ECON 206 The History of Money English ENGE 110 Literature: An Introduction ENGL 239 Dark Days Ahead ENGL 242 Pulp Fiction ENGL 246 Contemporary Fiction ENGL 247 Life Stories ENGL 248 Voices from the Underground Geography GEOG 210 The Nature of Ontario GEOG 212 Political Geography History HIST 110 Canada: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly HIST 203 Monsters of the 20th Century HIST 217 History of War HIST 218 The Making of the Modern World HIST 222 The Age of Europe: From the Enlightenment to 1989 Humanities HUMA 048 Afro-Caribbean Religions of Resistance HUMA 137 Art Matters: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art HUMA 226 The Arts and the 21st Century Imagination: Longing for Paradise HUMA 235 World Religions HUMA 241 Risky Business: Living in a Dangerous World HUMA 242 Vampires: In Film and Literature HUMA 244 Ordinary Heroes: Extraordinary Lives! HUMA 250 God, Science and Religion Languages SPAN 110 Introductory Spanish 1 Philosophy PHIL 100 Ideas: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 110 The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 217 Ethical Issues PHIL 225 Philosophy of Love and Sex PHIL 227 Business Ethics PHIL 228 Success: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 229 Violence, Order and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy PHIL 230 Environmental Ethics Political Science POLS 110 Introduction to Politics POLS 204 Morality, Democracy and Politics POLS 219 Globalization POLS 223 War and Terrorism POLS 224 Justice, Equality and Rights POLS 225 Environmental Policy and Economics Psychology PSYC 110 Psychology - An Introduction PSYC 205 Applied Psychology and Leadership PSYC 207 Psychology of Sport PSYC 210 Psychology - Developmental PSYC 220 Psychology - Social PSYC 230 Psychology - Abnormal Science SCIE 110 The Science of Everything SCIE 208 Water: A Life or Death Issue SCIE 213 Astronomy: The Evolving Universe SCIE 216 Origins of Life SCIE 219 Dangerous Earth SCIE 221 The Environment SCIE 223 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe SCIE 224 Discovering Dinosaurs Sociology SOCE 100 Canadian Society and Culture SOCI 005 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 110 Sociology: Introduction SOCI 205 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 219 Sport and Society SOCI 232 Gender, Power and Society SOCI 233 Sociology of Cultural Difference SOCI 234 Society and Conflict SOCI 236 Issues in Crime SOCI 237 Sociology of Fashion SOCI 238 Sociology of Food SOCI 239 Citizenship, Immigration, and Democracy SOCI 240 Sociology of the Family SOCI 246 Sociology of Emotions SOCI 247 Leadership SOCI 249 Imagining the City SOCI 257 Canada Today SOCI 277 Sexual Diversity: Contemporary Social Issues
JRNL 315	Page Design for Journalism Page Design for Journalism Course Code: JRNL 315 In this course students will learn to design publication-quality news pages using Adobe InDesign - the industry standard desktop publishing tool.
JRNL 316	Web Writing and Design Web Writing and Design Course Code: JRNL 316 Multiplatform journalism is now at the forefront of creating myriad opportunities for journalists who are able to work simultaneously in traditional and emerging media. The demand grows daily for people who are able to write, edit and manage a wide variety of content for the web, using broadcast and print techniques, as well as photographic skills. This course will prepare writers, editors and journalists for content jobs in online publishing in news and information settings. In addition, the course includes a focus on web page design using basic HTML coding, understanding the myriad uses and applications of content management systems, the need to write a variety of news and informational items, the need for internal and external links, and writing effective headlines and cutlines.
JRNL 317	Magazine Writing and Research Magazine Writing and Research Course Code: JRNL 317 This course teaches the principles of magazine writing and reporting, understanding the state of the industry, current trends, and the importance of creating long form writing pieces, both in print and online. Analytical skills will be employed in examining the current Canadian magazine market and determining the freelance and staff requirements for a perfect audience-centred pitch. Students will develop the basic skills of a magazine writer focusing on feature and service pieces for Canadian consumer magazines, print and online.
JRNL 318	News Reporting News Reporting Course Code: JRNL 318 This course will prepare students for reporting projects in a video, starting with basics of video and camera skills and building on skills learned in JRNL115 Broadcast Writing and building toward the production of short news and information items for TV.
JRNL 319	Radio News 1 Radio News 1 Course Code: JRNL 319 This course, building on skills learned in JRNL 115 Broadcast Writing, will introduce students to the basic concepts and building blocks of radio voice training and production. Students will learn to work with basic audio elements and create short news and information items for radio.
JRNL 325	Newspaper Reporting 2 Newspaper Reporting 2 Course Code: JRNL 325 This course constitutes a practical laboratory for the production of stories for the student newspaper. With professional coaching, guidance and discussion on practices currently used in Ontario newspapers, students will hone the skills necessary to contribute publishable stories for both the print and online versions of Humber Et Cetera. Students will produce a portfolio of stories and pictures or other graphics from an assigned beat, working to deadline and rewriting to industry standard with feedback and guidance from the professor. Students will file publishable stories, pictures and graphics, adhering to The Canadian Press (CP) and paper-specific style guides. Students will also use computer-assisted reporting techniques. At the completion of this course, students will have developed a portfolio of work published in the print and on-line versions of the school newspaper. The work will demonstrate the ability to work closely with both a professional editor (the professor) and a team of student editors to learn current skills needed for entry-level reporting.
WRIT 300	Literature & Composition 1 - Journalism Literature & Composition 1 - Journalism Course Code: WRIT 300 This course has a two-fold purpose: to build on and reinforce students? academic writing skills developed in WRIT 101, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and to develop their critical reading skills through analyzing various forms of literature. Emphasis will be placed on writing clearly and correctly in order to express students? understanding of the themes and structures of the required texts for the course, which fall into three genres: literary essay, poetry, and short story.

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name
GNED	General Education Elective General Education Elective Course Code: GNED The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Introduction to Liberal Arts and Sciences GNED 101 An Introduction to Arts and Sciences Anthropology ANTH 202 Physical Anthropology ANTH 205 Cultural Anthropology Arts ARTS 138 Understanding Movies: An Introduction to Film Studies ARTS 229 Musical Pioneers ARTS 241 Exploring Music and Film ARTS 246 Art and Artists - Money, Madness and Masterpieces Cultural Studies CULT 011 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking CULT 214 AlterNative Pathways: Aboriginal People in Canada CULT 217 Encounter with Latin America CULT 228 Pop Culture: Shaping How We Live CULT 236 China: The Next Superpower CULT 239 Digital Culture CULT 242 Culture, Technology and Identity CULT 243 Crossing Borders: Migration and Culture CULT 244 Gender, Race and Ethnicity CULT 245 The Body: Beauty, Sex and Consumerism CULT 248 Women and Popular Culture Economics ECON 110 Real Life Economics ECON 204 People, Money and Markets ECON 206 The History of Money English ENGE 110 Literature: An Introduction ENGL 239 Dark Days Ahead ENGL 242 Pulp Fiction ENGL 246 Contemporary Fiction ENGL 247 Life Stories ENGL 248 Voices from the Underground Geography GEOG 210 The Nature of Ontario GEOG 212 Political Geography History HIST 110 Canada: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly HIST 203 Monsters of the 20th Century HIST 217 History of War HIST 218 The Making of the Modern World HIST 222 The Age of Europe: From the Enlightenment to 1989 Humanities HUMA 048 Afro-Caribbean Religions of Resistance HUMA 137 Art Matters: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art HUMA 226 The Arts and the 21st Century Imagination: Longing for Paradise HUMA 235 World Religions HUMA 241 Risky Business: Living in a Dangerous World HUMA 242 Vampires: In Film and Literature HUMA 244 Ordinary Heroes: Extraordinary Lives! HUMA 250 God, Science and Religion Languages SPAN 110 Introductory Spanish 1 Philosophy PHIL 100 Ideas: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 110 The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 217 Ethical Issues PHIL 225 Philosophy of Love and Sex PHIL 227 Business Ethics PHIL 228 Success: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 229 Violence, Order and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy PHIL 230 Environmental Ethics Political Science POLS 110 Introduction to Politics POLS 204 Morality, Democracy and Politics POLS 219 Globalization POLS 223 War and Terrorism POLS 224 Justice, Equality and Rights POLS 225 Environmental Policy and Economics Psychology PSYC 110 Psychology - An Introduction PSYC 205 Applied Psychology and Leadership PSYC 207 Psychology of Sport PSYC 210 Psychology - Developmental PSYC 220 Psychology - Social PSYC 230 Psychology - Abnormal Science SCIE 110 The Science of Everything SCIE 208 Water: A Life or Death Issue SCIE 213 Astronomy: The Evolving Universe SCIE 216 Origins of Life SCIE 219 Dangerous Earth SCIE 221 The Environment SCIE 223 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe SCIE 224 Discovering Dinosaurs Sociology SOCE 100 Canadian Society and Culture SOCI 005 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 110 Sociology: Introduction SOCI 205 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 219 Sport and Society SOCI 232 Gender, Power and Society SOCI 233 Sociology of Cultural Difference SOCI 234 Society and Conflict SOCI 236 Issues in Crime SOCI 237 Sociology of Fashion SOCI 238 Sociology of Food SOCI 239 Citizenship, Immigration, and Democracy SOCI 240 Sociology of the Family SOCI 246 Sociology of Emotions SOCI 247 Leadership SOCI 249 Imagining the City SOCI 257 Canada Today SOCI 277 Sexual Diversity: Contemporary Social Issues
JRNL 400	Magazine Editing and Production Magazine Editing and Production Course Code: JRNL 400 In this second-level magazine course students will apply the skills needed to write for trade, special interest, business and corporate magazines. Students will develop the basic skills for magazine writing, editing and production for Canada's non-consumer publication market by producing a class magazine. Students assume editorial and production duties and take responsibility for the publication from clarifying the mandate and audience, through assigning, writing and editing the stories to layout, design and preparation for printing or online distribution. This course is taught in tandem with JRNL 415 Digital Production in which the online and/or print versions of magazines will be produced. At the completion of this course students will have developed the ability to perform the following functions of a staff or freelance writer/editor for a special interest, business-to-business or corporate publication.
JRNL 413	Multi-Platform Community Reporting Multi-Platform Community Reporting Course Code: JRNL 413 This course continues the practical laboratory for the production of news, business, entertainment and sports stories, and features for multi-platform community news applications. With professional coaching, and guidance, students will further develop the skills necessary to contribute responsible and accountable journalism for a community. Students will complete the preparation and research required of a junior reporter including researching a specific community and its news requirements, developing a file of contacts, clippings and ideas and proposing and writing two stories suitable for print publication with appropriate photos and an online element which includes audio/video. The aim is to develop the skills necessary for entry level reporting jobs in print, broadcast or online, to initiate contact with editors/producers and to develop a multi-platform portfolio beyond the college market. Students will work to deadline, bringing their stories to industry standard with feedback and guidance from the professor. Students will file journalistically sound stories adhering to The Canadian Press (CP) and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) style guides.
JRNL 414	TV News/Videography TV News/Videography Course Code: JRNL 414 This course continues to build on the news reporting, writing and production skills learned in JRNL 311. Students consolidate and improve these abilities through the production of TV news reports that may be broadcast on Humber television. They also build the skills necessary to produce television newscasts and develop a strong understanding of the requirements and scope of factual television production. Classes will review writing for television, interviewing, shooting, editing and performance. Students also participate in Humber TV newscasts at least once during the semester.
JRNL 415	Digital Production Digital Production Course Code: JRNL 415 In this course students learn how to produce publication-quality print and online magazines. The outcome of the course will be a class magazine in both print and online. In addition to completing in-class design projects, students accept roles and perform the functions of the production team for the magazine.
JRNL 416	Opinion Writing Opinion Writing Course Code: JRNL 416 This course will introduce the student to the powerful art of writing with a point of view. Students will analyze and write editorials, columns, Op/Ed commentaries and reviews. In addition, students will consider and compare the editorial stances of Toronto dailies and participate in a mock town hall debate.
JRNL 417	Radio News 2 Radio News 2 Course Code: JRNL 417 This course continues the development of skills learned in JRNL 115. It takes the fundamentals of broadcast writing and applies them to active newsgathering and reporting. The course will examine the tools of the trade, and students will explore some of the techniques used by broadcast interviewers. The course will also encourage and develop critical listening skills. Students will conduct interviews and use the material to create radio news reports, which may be used in the newscasts on Radio Humber 96.9FM. They will learn to use the audio editing function of the newsroom content management system, Burli. In addition, students will receive some basic voice training to help improve presentation skills. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the skills and standards of reporters working in radio.
WRIT 350	Literature and Composition 2 - Journalism Literature and Composition 2 - Journalism Course Code: WRIT 350 This course has a two-fold purpose: to build on and reinforce students? academic writing skills developed in WRIT 101, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and to develop their critical reading skills through analyzing various forms of literature. Emphasis will be placed on writing clearly and correctly in order to express students? understanding of the themes and structures of the required texts for the course, which fall into three genres: literary essay, poetry, and short story.

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name
JRNL 520	Advanced Radio News Advanced Radio News Course Code: JRNL 520 This course, along with Advanced TV News, provides opportunities for students to develop and polish the skills they need to gain entry-level positions in broadcast newsrooms across Canada and around the world. There are several components to the course - weekly news shifts on the Humber radio station, 96.9 FM; a daily one-hour current affairs magazine show; production of an online podcast, as well as classroom discussions and assignments. By working in a daily news operation, students gain the skills needed for newsgathering, writing, rewriting, editing, interviewing, producing, lining up and reading live newscasts. Students also sharpen production and editing skills by using audio feeds from BN and by working on the daily magazine show under intense deadline pressures. As well, they develop on-air presentation skills by reading five-minute news packages live on-air, producing news reports and feature items, reporting live, and hosting the live one-hour show each day. Students are required to participate in daily editorial meetings to determine the content of the show, and in class discussions of major news events of the day and their coverage in local and national broadcast outlets. Students may also produce a demo by the end of the semester to showcase their work.
JRNL 523	Multimedia Management Multimedia Management Course Code: JRNL 523 An understanding of the roles, responsibilities and challenges faced by media management teams will help students achieve a better awareness of how to plan for their future careers and the professional practices they will be expected to demonstrate. By examining current practices, organizational challenges and changing regulations, students will be better able to offer potential employers effective, practical strategies and a clear appreciation for the business of the media. Through independent research, a case study analysis, postings and sessions with guest speakers from a variety of media, students will examine management styles, strategies and professional practices and behavior. The course will be conducted online through postings. As the profession of journalism is deadline-driven, course deadlines must be met and attendance at guest speaker presentations is mandatory.
JRNL 541	Journalism Internship Journalism Internship Course Code: JRNL 541 Students, who have passed all courses leading up to final year studies, are required to intern in the media for between 200 and 240 hours during one semester. Placements will be at radio or television stations, daily or community newspapers, magazines, online media operations, publication houses or other similar media or journalistic outlets. Faculty will arrange placements in consultation with the students. Students are expected to perform duties of an entry-level employee in completing journalism-related tasks. The internship supervisor will assign daily activities. Students are expected to behave professionally at all times with respect to attendance and performance. Failure to meet the standards set by the placement will result in dismissal from the internship and failure in the course. Internship is the final phase of the journalism program and is designed to allow students to work in industry the equivalent of two days per week throughout the semester. Each internship is different and students must adapt to the requirements of the particular placement and of the editor or editors and supervisors on the job. While specific outcomes will vary depending on the type of internship and the duties involved, the following represent a list of generic outcomes that could be applied across the spectrum of all placements.

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name
JRNL 521	Advanced TV News Advanced TV News Course Code: JRNL 521 This is the final and most advanced level of the television news courses. It continues to build on the skills and techniques and industry knowledge learned in the previous TV courses. Each week, students will produce full-length newscasts that will be broadcast throughout the college on Humber TV and streamed on Humber's website. In creating these newscasts, students will rotate through all newsroom positions - producer, line-up editor, writer, reporter, and all technical control room jobs. The emphasis will be on reporting, writing and producing television news stories and news programs to professional industry standards in a collaborative, deadline-driven atmosphere in order to prepare students for the competitive workplace. Students will also be responsible for producing a feature report and magazine program at the end of the semester.
JRNL 641	Advanced Online Journalism Advanced Online Journalism Course Code: JRNL 641 This course is required of all final year students in Humber Journalism and is the culmination of all previous semesters of study in broadcast, print and online. It requires students to research, write and edit original copy, provide images, capture video and audio segments, and generate interactive materials such as blogs and reader surveys. The destination of these efforts is a Humber Journalism online news site meant to serve the campus community and beyond, which means content must be professionally produced and refreshed on an ongoing basis. Daily meetings will draw out the many ways story ideas can be produced as web content and expanded upon through the use of the different formats the online setting provides. Social media skills will be employed and web writing and editing skills, including the creation of headlines and captions, will be enhanced, together with added preparation for industry work requiring journalists to employ broadcast and photographic capabilities and a basic understanding of web page design.

Course Code

Course Name

JRNL 521

Advanced TV News

JRNL 641

Advanced Online Journalism

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