J226 Science Reporting

Note: Students need to enroll in both the main class and connected fieldwork section. This class only meets Tuesdays from 2-4pm (the fieldwork doesn’t have a separate class meeting as is part of the main class.) Class No: 30933; Fieldwork section: 33722 This course offers an accessible introduction to science reporting and story-telling. Students in…

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J242 Long-form Storytelling: Profiles

Hey you. I see you. You’ve done your share of news stories and news features, maybe even some smaller magazine pieces. But now you want to level up. Maybe because you’ve got a story that’s bigger: higher stakes, more complex. Maybe because you dream of writing a deep investigative piece, or a heartbreaking human drama,…

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J298 Narrative Longform Master’s Project Seminar (Every other week)

Note: This class meets every other week for the fall semester. The instructor will coordinate with the class on the exact timing. News is news: “US, Canada Go To War; Naval Battles in Great Lakes” or “J-School Lecturer Nabbed in Bank Heist.” A reader will read to the end of such a story no matter…

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Berkeley Journalism Showcase Week (May 13-16)

Experience the best of Berkeley Journalism at Showcase Week—a dynamic series of events where our soon-to-be graduates present their powerful master’s projects. Over the course of the week, you’ll witness groundbreaking storytelling across mediums, often created in collaboration with peers from different tracks. Each session, lasting 1 to 3 hours, offers a front-row seat to…

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J298 How To Be An Editor

Enrollment requires faculty approval; details to follow. This course is designed to be a tasting platter for the aspiring print or online editor, or anyone curious about the job. It’s also a great course for writers who want to learn how editors think, and use those skills to make their own work better. Almost anyone…

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