Reporting the Nation prepares students to cover issues that concern the American people as a whole. New York presents a particularly compelling place to undertake such an effort. The U.S. government’s presence in New York includes the federal courts, federal regulatory agencies, and various economic agencies such as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. And many of the great issues that concern and divide Americans can be found in the city and its environs.
Over three semesters, students take an intensive series of writing and reporting classes and journalistic seminars, as well as an interdisciplinary course chosen from an approved list designed to provide a deeper understanding of the federal government and significant national issues. A course in the U.S.economy is a key one in the first semester, as a basic understanding of economic issues is so central to national reporting.
Prospective students should feel free to contact the director, Professor William Serrin.
