Journalism

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of journalism. Students will learn how to research, interview, write, and edit news stories while developing skills in clear communication, critical thinking, and ethical reporting. The class explores different types of journalistic writing, including news articles, feature stories, opinion pieces, and multimedia content.

Instructor: Nancy Holzner

Instructor Bio: Nancy Holzner is a writer and editor. She holds a Ph.D. in medieval English literature from Brown University and has taught at a wide variety of institutions, including Brown, Auburn University, Phillips Andover Academy, and Ithaca College, among others. Her published works include technical books, short stories, and seven novels, including the Deadtown urban fantasy series.

Required Materials: pencil; notebook and folder or looseleaf notebook; a tablet or laptop computer (please contact admin@teendayithaca.org if you need to arrange for a loaner)