[cma-l] Free Online Introduction to Journalism Course - starts 29th September

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The course is aimed at those curious about journalism and looking to
gain a better understanding of what the subject entails. Run by a team
of internationally-renowned scholars and journalism practitioners at
the University of Strathclyde, ‘Introduction to Journalism’ gives
participants a behind-the-scenes look at the professional world of
reporters and editors.

The course contains six topics - ‘What is a Good News Story?’,
‘Writing News’, Writing Features’, ‘Opinion Writing’, ‘Politics and
Journalism’ and ‘Investigative Journalism’ – and explores these in
relation to a case-study running throughout the six-week duration of
the course. Although the scenario is entirely fictitious, participants
will engage in tasks and discussions which reflect real-life
situations in journalism.

Each week contains a variety of learning activities that will
introduce concepts, challenge assumptions, facilitate understanding,
and hone new skills. Participants will be encouraged to discuss their
thoughts with peers and tutors, generate and edit small pieces of
writing, and comment on others’ work. Further, several esteemed
journalists from around the world will feature each week as they
discuss key topics in relation to their own work. By enacting the role
of a journalist in the context of an escalating story, the course
adheres to Strathclyde’s ethos of ‘a place of useful learning’.

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-journalism

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