JOUR 2232 Power, Accountability & the Free Press

Name: Power, Accountability & the Free Press
Rating: 3.58 (19 reviews)

Note to Journalism minors: this course satisfies the requirement for an elective with a craft" orientation." Countless advances, reforms, and successful justice movements in American society can be traced back to one thing: investigative reporting that moved the public and compelled policymakers to make change. In this course, Professor Joe Bergantinoone of Bostons most decorated investigative journalistswill lead students through an exploration of accountability journalism and its centrality to our First Amendment freedoms. Note: This course was formerly titled "Investigative Journalism".

Course overview

Department: Journalism
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall

Requirements fulfilled

Environmental Studies: Concentration — Environmental Communication: Craft Courses (at least 6 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.58 / 5

Based on 19 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Joseph Bergantino
Fall 2026, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.74/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Joseph Bergantino · Stokes Hall 217N M 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered