To get into the Gaylord School of Journalism, students at the University of Oklahoma are required to take two specific classes. One of these required classes is JMC 2033, Writing for the Mass Media. This course’s goal is to assist students in becoming better writers across the many different fields of journalism. The class consists of an hour-long lecture Tuesday and Thursday, and a two-hour lab session twice a week.
The grade for this class is split, with one half coming from the lab and the other from the lecture. In the lecture class, taught by Dr. Elanie Steyn and teaching assistant Sarah Cavanah, half of the grades come from daily quizzes that cover outside reading and the AP stylebook, the other half comes from exams. Grades in the lab come from a series of different assignments, each covering a different aspect of mass media. The lab is designed to be an opportunity for students to learn and practice in a more one on one environment.
After completing this class, students will have a broader knowledge of how to write for each facet of the mass media. Students are exposed to the different disciplines in an attempt to rid them of the “silo mentality” of thinking that the disciplines are not connected. In the class students will be challenged to meet deadlines, juggle multiple assignments, and produce print quality material. These challenges help the students to be prepared for the similar tests that they will encounter while working in any journalism field.
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