Commentary and Op-Ed Writing

Harvard Extension School

JOUR E-135

Section 1

CRN 16994

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The media is awash in opinions. From legacy news organizations to social media to open platforms to podcasts, everyone has access to a megaphone. This course helps students develop the skills they need to be heard above the din. We discuss exemplary editorials, op-ed pieces, reported essays, and criticism—and produce our own, focusing on factual reporting, well-supported argument, and powerful, persuasive writing. We meet with practitioners and learn how to pitch our pieces for professional publication.

Registration Closes: August 29, 2024
Credits: 4

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Term

Fall Term 2024

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Matthew Hay Brown, MS

Americas Editor, The Washington Post


Meeting Info

Th 8:10pm - 10:10pm (9/3 - 12/21)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: August 29, 2024

Prerequisites

An introductory journalism course, some journalism experience, or permission of the instructor.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time.

Syllabus

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CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
16994 1 Online Synchronous Matthew Brown Open Th 8:10pm - 10:10pm
 Sep 3 to Dec 21

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