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Course Description
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Course Name
Practical Journalism 2
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Communication Studies, Journalism
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Successful completion of introductory level journalism study (JO4001 or equivalent).
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
This module aims to build on the basic writing and journalism skills acquired in Practical
Journalism 1 and to develop and hone those skills.Topics covered include:
Autumn Semester:
? How to spot the feature in the news story and research and develop it to
its maximum potential
? From business to sport - developing the skills and techniques of the
successful specialist reporter
? The secrets of the successful review and how to write your own
? From Facebook to Twitter ? using social media in your features and news
stories
? Introduction to InDesign and page design principles
? Developing InDesign skills
? Editing your own and others? copy
? Making news judgements ? rival news desks in the workshopSpring Semester:
? Blogging basics ? the angle, the audience, the content, pulling in punters
and getting connected
? Writing interesting, accurate and legally safe court reports
? Common mistakes in news story development
? News story development and writingTeaching: Weekly 1 hour lectures and 2 hour workshops
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? A portfolio of journalism that includes timed exercises produced in-class
STUDY OPTION 2: Portfolio
STUDY OPTION 3: PortfolioStudy Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
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