Literary Journalism LIT JRN

LIT JRN 20 Introduction to Literary Journalism

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Restrictions: Literary Journalism majors have the first consideration for enrollment

(IV)

Reading of selected texts to explore the ways in which literary journalism and related nonfiction modes formulate experience. Students complete a range of writing projects.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

LIT JRN 21 Reporting for Literary Journalism

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Restrictions: Literary Journalism majors have the first consideration for enrollment

Instruction and hands-on training in how to interview, report, research, and collect the types of information needed to write literary journalism.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

LIT JRN 100 Advanced Reporting

Units

4

Prerequisite

LIT JRN 21

Practical engagement with advanced reporting techniques of Literary Journalism, emphasizing the importance of thorough and effective research in the production of high-quality journalistic writing. Prepares students to make good decisions about where and how to publish their writing.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

LIT JRN 101A Studies in the History, Theory, and Ethics of Literary Journalism

Units

4

Prerequisite

LIT JRN 21 and LIT JRN 20 and (COM LIT 60A or COM LIT 60C or ENGLISH 8 or ENGLISH 9 or ENGLISH 10 or ENGLISH 11 or ENGLISH 12 or ENGLISH 15 or ENGLISH 16 or ENGLISH 17)

Lectures and discussion on topics that explore the historical and theoretical dimensions of literary journalism, with particular emphasis on the evolution of ethics in the field.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

LIT JRN 101BW Literary Journalism Core Writing Workshop

Units

4

Prerequisite

LIT JRN 101A. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary

Restrictions: Students may enroll in one LITJ 101BW course per quarter

(Ib)

Writing workshops in announced specialized genres that students will both study and practice. Examples include "The Memoir," "Review Writing," "The Editorial," "Writing Biography," "The Profile," and "Political Writing."

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

LIT JRN 103 Lectures on Topics in Literary Journalism

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Restrictions: Recommended: Upper-division students only

A series of lectures on, and discussions of, announced topics in literary journalism and the literature of fact. Examples include "Travel Literary Journalism"; "Literature of True Crime"; "Narratives in the Digital Age"; "Journalism on the Edge".

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

LIT JRN 198 Special Topics

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Directed group study of selected topics.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

LIT JRN 199 Reading and Conference

Units

1-4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

To be taken only when the materials to be studied lie outside the normal run of departmental offerings.

Offered: Fall 2026 (6 sections)