Explore the fundamentals of journalism and enhance English language skills through a comprehensive series of video lessons. Delve into the history and principles of journalism, learn essential language techniques, and gain practical insights into various aspects of the field. Master the art of storytelling, source gathering, interviewing, and writing for different media platforms. Develop skills in pitching stories, creating engaging leads, and structuring articles using the inverted pyramid style. Examine the evolution of broadcast and digital journalism, including ethical considerations and challenges in the modern media landscape. Improve English proficiency with focused language exercises on grammar, vocabulary, and communication strategies specific to journalism.
Overview
Syllabus
Why English for Journalism?.
History of Journalism 1.
History of Journalism 2.
Language Focus - Simple Past and Past Progressive.
Principles of Journalism 1 - Gathering Sources.
Principles of Journalism 2 - Telling the Story.
Language Focus - Word Families.
Principles of Journalism 3 - Impacting People.
Language Focus - Phrases for Agreeing and Disagreeing.
Choosing a Topic.
Researching an Idea.
Pitching a Story to Newspaper and Magazines.
Pitching a Story to Radio.
Language Focus: Asking Questions.
Interviewing Sources: Reliability, Facts, and Opinions.
Interviewing Sources: Listening Strategies.
Language Focus: Quoting Sources and Reporting Verbs.
Language Focus: Quoting Sources and Using Reported Speech.
Print Media: From Topic to Idea.
Types of Leads.
Creating a Lead.
Language Focus - Subject-Verb Agreement.
Writing the Body - Inverted Pyramid Style.
Writing a Conclusion.
Writing Using Associated Press Style.
Language Focus: Structure of Active and Passive Voice.
Language Focus: Use of Active and Passive Voice.
Reporting Accurately.
How to Proofread an Article.
The Language of Broadcast Journalism.
The People of Broadcast Journalism.
Types of Stories for Broadcast Journalism.
Using Conversational Style.
Language Focus: Present Tense and Active Voice.
How Journalists Compete.
Sensationalism in TV News.
The 24-Hour News Cycle.
Language Focus: Stress and Pausing.
Origins and Current State of the Digital Age.
New Media: Language and Structure.
Types of New Media Stories.
The Impact on the Journalistic Process.
The Impact on Traditional Media.
Language Focus: Present Perfect Form.
Language Focus: Data Commentary.
Citizen Journalism.
New Media Challenges: Ethics in the Digital Age.
Intellectual Property and Censorship.
New Media Challenges: The Digital Divide.
English for Journalism: Course Conclusion.
Taught by
American English
