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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Grammar and Style for Journalists
Course: JRN101

First Term: 2022 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1.0 Credit(s)   2.0 Period(s)   2.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Focus on the fundamentals and application of grammar, punctuation, spelling, style and structure necessary in professional writing fields, including media writing.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Using correct terminology, identify parts of speech and describe the function of each in the sentence. (I, II)
2. Write effective and grammatically correct sentences for professional writing. (II, III)
3. Select the best word based upon definition and context within writing. (II, IV)
4. Apply correct punctuation standards to sentences as needed for professional writing. (III)
5. Apply basic Associated Press (AP) style to professional writing. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Parts of speech
   A. Nouns
   B. Verbs
   C. Pronouns
   D. Adjectives and adverbs
   E. Prepositions
   F. Conjunctions
   G. Interjections
II. Grammar and sentence elements at work
   A. Clauses
   B. Subject-verb agreement
   C. Pronoun agreement
   D. Pronoun case
   E. Collective nouns
   F. Plurals and possessives
III. Punctuation
   A. Commas
      1. Comma splices
      2. Essential and nonessential clauses
      3. Series
      4. Coordinate adjectives
      5. Introductory elements
   B. Periods
   C. Hyphens
   D. Quotation marks
IV. Style
   A. Wordiness
   B. Spelling
   C. Quotes and attribution
   D. Passive versus active voice
   E. Parallelism
   F. Misplaced modifiers
   G. Basic Associated Press (AP) style
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 22, 2022

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