What courses should a journalism student take?
Well, to be respectful, at least the basics in journalism. After that the number one priority would be to cram in as much English as possible, especially writing courses. Become a stickler on grammar and usage. After that I would recommend a very broad education in history from the big bang until the present, but particularly the post-1900 to present era. Learn to recognize the lessons that our predecessors failed to learn about such things as what causes international conflict, economic recessions and eroding morality. Learn how these mistakes are made over and over again and it will give you a good overview of how to give depth to your reporting. Take math and science. The future is bound up in these curricula and only the reporters who can wade through them and report on them in plain language will be successful. Q: What is the future of journalism? A: The future of this career depends on the journalist. If he or she would establish his or her set of goals and disciplines and stick
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