I took this class Winter 2002. It's a very interesting class, and Professor Roy organizes it well (in terms of lectures). First off, this is a writing class. Grades are dependent on papers and how well you do on them. There is also involvement with reading (4 books), but it compliments the lectures really well. I learned from both the reading and the lectures. But reading the first book (about journalism) in entirety was useless. Mainly because the issue was glazed over fairly quickly. If there is one thing I would criticize it would be that the reading, although moderate, is at times unnecessary. But Prof. Roy engages his students in class: asks them questions, asks their opinions, etc. This is a tactic that shows a professor is interested in his class, and not just in himself and his own lecture. Professor Roy also has a TA named Kathy Lee, who is excellent and provides great discussions. She is both knowledgable and approachable. I recommend this class/professor--mainly because it is a fair class and for Roy, who teaches with simplicity, bet never at the expense of intellect.