Storytelling in the Digital Age(Residential)

USC Summer Programs are 4-week, for-credit, residential experiences in which students enroll in one of a diverse offering of courses. American democracy is in crisis, with the upheaval and challenges felt in communities and institutions. From the videotaped police killing of George Floyd on Memorial Day 2020, to a devastating pandemic, to Donald Trump and his congressional allies denouncing the outcome of a fair election won by President Joe Biden, the foundation of our country is shaken. Our communities' responses to these challenges will provide the context for our month-long journey in journalism this summer. Individual and team-reported projects will highlight what’s working and what's not. You'll have the flexibility to produce stories about sports, schools, politics, religions, the arts, and culture. You’ll report on the work of unsung heroes of our democracy. You'll write journal entries in the first person. You'll profile people who live in your community. You'll learn storytelling techniques for text, video and audio platforms. You will gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for journalists in the digital world. Your critical thinking and analytical skills will expand.