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Language Arts Electives

Journalism
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
Recommended Qualifications: “A” or “B” in previous
English courses

This introductory course educates students as media consum-
ers as well as preparing them for possible careers in journalism.
Students study the history of the American media, ethics, inter-
viewing, advertising, photography (composition, no darkroom),
page design, news judgment, copy editing and news, feature,
editorial, and sports writing. Developed writing skills, reflected in
an A or B in previous English courses, are strongly recommend-
ed before enrolling in this course.

Yearbook Staff

11th and 12th up to 2 years, up to 2 Local credits
application
10th MJHS Teacher recommendation
Recommended Qualifications: C or better in English 10 The Language Arts Department recommends

Selection of staff is by application. Online publishing programs a foreign language as minimum preparation for col-
are the bases for yearbook page creations, and students be- lege; however, it is not required for high school
come proficient in layout and design using these programs. graduation. The University of Arkansas requires two
Other skills necessary for yearbook production are photog-
raphy, ad sales, computer knowledge, writing, and organization. years of the same foreign language for all students
Journalism is not a prerequisite, but good writing skills are. who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Scienc-

es. Fields such as geology, history, mathematics,
English, chemistry, architecture, and music are ex-

amples of majors in the College of Arts and scienc-
es. All Tennessee Board of Regents colleges and
universities (closest to Marion is the University of

Memphis) require two years of the same foreign
language.

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