JOUR2061 · University and Capstone
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Note to Journalism minors: this course satisfies the requirement for an elective with a craft" orientation. This course will explore the thriving genre of longform audio storytelling, giving students a hands-on understanding of what it takes to execute a professional-quality podcast in both journalistic and non-journalistic settings. Over the course of the semester, students will learn the creative considerations, narrative choices, and technical skills that go into story conception, interviewing, recording, script-writing, editing, and episode production. They will also develop an appreciation of the form through critical analyses of leading work.
Course experience
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Organization
4.5 / 5
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Challenge
4.5 / 5
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Attendance
4.5 / 5
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Assignments
4.4 / 5
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Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
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Spring 2025
1 section