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Course Description
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Course Name
Writing and Editing in the Media
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Film Studies, Media Studies, Radio - Television - Film
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
FAM1000S and FAM1001F, or at the discretion of the Head of Department.
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
24 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The course serves as an introduction to journalism and will expose students to theoretical and practical aspects
of media production. By the end of this course students should be able to demonstrate good writing and editing skills; an understanding of print, broadcast and online media practices; an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of these media practices and a more specialised understanding of certain aspects of media production through seminarparticipation.DP requirements: Completion of all written assignments and regular attendance. Students who
miss more than two seminars will lose their DPs.Assessment: Seminar 50%, class tests 20%, a two-hour examination 30%.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.