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University of California, Berkeley

English for Journalists, Part 1

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Overview

English for Journalists offers instruction in English language development for students who are studying journalism, or working journalists who want to improve their English proficiency. Students with a basic understanding and interest in journalism are encouraged to sign up.

In this communication course, you will learn about key topics that are essential to journalists working around the world. These topics include:

  • The job of the journalist
  • Ethics in journalism
  • Inclusive journalism
  • Local vs. Global journalism
  • Citizen journalism

Issues in English vocabulary, idioms, and grammar are explored as well.

“English for Journalists” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, and developed in partnership with the Regional English Language Office in Central and Southeastern Europe, the Voice of America, and English language educators across Central and Eastern Europe. This course is being offered by UC Berkeley as part of the U.S. Department of State’s MOOC Camp.

Taught by

Maggie Sokolik

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    The course is interesting and is a good way to start an interest for journalism, but I felt that it was too easy and fast. it needs more information and more things to teach.
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