The J-school debate, revisited

The J-school debate, revisited

What exactly is the value of a journalism degree? Are J-schools really preparing students for the media jobs of the future? The questions aren’t new, but they’ve come up again in connection with the selection of a new dean for Columbia’s prestigious graduate school of journalism. If you haven’t read it, Michael Wolff’s take in [...]

How not to get a job

How not to get a job

by Bob Witten What do employers look for when you apply for a job? Or put another way, what can you do to ensure you don’t get the job? Plenty, according to news directors at a recent conference sponsored by the Texas Association of Broadcasters. Here’s some useful advice along with a few cautionary tales. [...]

So you want to teach journalism?

So you want to teach journalism?

One of the most frequent topics that comes up in my conversations with veteran journalists is whether to consider going into teaching. It’s coming up more often now, thanks to newsroom downsizing. And as Brian Joseph writes in the latest Quill, teaching opportunities are drying up too, especially for adjuncts. Many Universities’ budgets aren’t in [...]

How to write a course syllabus

How to write a course syllabus

Developed by Tom Bowers, former interim dean at UNC’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. (Essential information is marked *) Information about the course _____Name of the course * _____Number of the course and course section number* _____Current semester * _____Meeting location * _____Meeting days and time * _____URL for online syllabus or online course [...]

Journalism syllabi sources

Journalism syllabi sources

You’ve just agreed to teach a semester-long course at a University—something you’ve never done before—and the Dean expects to see your syllabus next week.  Syllabus? The good news is that your fellow journalism educators are more than willing to share. Look on the school’s Web site for syllabi from previous semesters. And consult these online [...]