JOUR2256 · University and Capstone

Truth: A Short History

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Charles Sennott

Faculty Overload, Interdisciplinary

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.6
Course: 4.4

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Charles Sennott

Faculty Overload, Interdisciplinary

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.6
Course: 4.4

About this course

Note to Journalism minors: this course satisfies the requirement for an elective with a "critical" orientation. A term borrowed from digital mapping, ground truth argues that reporting from the ground up is a journalists highest calling. This course first explores the idea of truth, from ancient Greece and great theologians to contemporary writers. We will then examine the rise of nationalist leaders around the world weaponizing doubt; how discernible factsand the truth itselfhave come under attack and; and how news organizations can best live up to Edward R Murrows admonishment to serve without fear or favor. The course will introduce students to an international survey of ground-level reporting that focuses on the role of the journalist as a witness who speaks truth to power.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 3.86 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.31 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.32 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.64 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3.5 hours

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Evaluation history 4 terms

All available terms for JOUR2256. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2024	1	4.1	4.2
Fall 2023	1	4.4	4.8
Fall 2022	1	4.7	4.9
Fall 2021	1	4.3	4.4