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A seminar for first-year students exploring the transition to UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Experience through texts and assignments.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Brianna Kuhn: The course is considered low difficulty, with students noting that attendance is sufficient to succeed in the class.[1] Sources
3 . 8 9 3.89 historical GPA · 2 , 2 3 5 2,235 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Small lectures
Advanced in-depth reporting course focusing on critical evidence evaluation and analyzing government impacts through community context stories.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 1 3.91 historical GPA · 2 3 23 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2023 · limited sample Small lectures
JOURN 405 Creative Nonfiction teaches creative non-fiction storytelling and writing skills for newspapers, magazines, and books.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical feedback indicates the course covers a variety of material and provides helpful feedback on assignments, rated as moderately difficult.[1] Sources
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 5 9 59 grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample Highly rated instructor Small lectures
JOURN 449 teaches the process of planning, implementing, and analyzing strategic communication campaigns.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 5 3.95 historical GPA · 9 3 93 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample Higher grades
JOURN 450 teaches core skills in sports reporting and writing for a mass audience in a changing media landscape.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 8 4 3.84 historical GPA · 2 6 7 267 grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2025 Higher grades
JOURN 475 explores advanced journalism concepts and skills in depth, with topics varying by term.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Debra Pierce: One reviewer reported that Debra Pierce assigned a ridiculous amount of homework for the course.[1] Sources
3 . 8 7 3.87 historical GPA · 1 8 8 188 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Small lectures
JOURN 669 explores the literary aspects of journalism through critical reading of exemplary reporting and writing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 8 3 3.83 historical GPA · 1 6 7 167 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Highly rated instructor
JOURN 697 is an advanced directed study course where students arrange projects based on internship experience with faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Highly rated instructor
JOURN 699 is a directed study course allowing students to arrange advanced projects with faculty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 2 6 26 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sample Looking for a professor? →