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English for Journalism
This free online English course will help improve your English language skills for careers related to journalism.
Description
This free online course English for Journalism is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism. In this course, you will explore print and digital media through authentic readings and video lectures, while expanding your vocabulary and increasing your ability to read, research, and develop local and global news stories.
The course begins with an introduction to the history and principles of journalism. You will then learn about skills for journalism such as how to research, pitch, and interview. The next module in the course will focus on the language needed to write newspaper and magazine articles, as well as the basics of broadcasting the news.
Finally, you will learn how to analyze the growth, impact, and challenges of digital news, while completing a reflection assignment that allows you to think about and discuss the recent changes to the field of journalism. This course is ideal for non-native English speakers who are eager to improve their English for careers related to Journalism. So, why wait? Start learning how to improve your English language skills for Journalism today!
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Introduction and Principles of Journalism
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Introduction and Principles of Journalism - Learning Outcomes
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History of Journalism
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Principles of Journalism
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Introduction and Principles of Journalism - Lesson Summary
How to Research, Pitch, and Interview
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How to Research, Pitch, and Interview - Learning Outcomes
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How Journalists Decide on a Topic
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Pitching a Story
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Gathering Sources
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Reporting Sources
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How to Research, Pitch, and Interview - Lesson Summary
Words in Print
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Words in Print - Learning Outcomes
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How to Begin an Article
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The Style of Print Media
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Editing
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Words in Print - Lesson Summary
Broadcasting the News
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Broadcasting the News - Learning Outcomes
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How Broadcast Journalism Differs from Print
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TV News Today
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Broadcasting the News - Lesson Summary
Journalism in the Digital Age
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Journalism in the Digital Age - Learning Outcomes
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Origins of Digital Media
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Impact on Traditional Media
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Challenges Facing Digital Media
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Journalism in the Digital Age - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Recognize and learn how to research for a news story
- Describe how to make a successful pitch about your news story
- Describe effective techniques for a successful interview
- Identify and focus on the language needed to write newspaper articles
- Identify and focus on the language needed to write magazine articles
- Describe the basics of broadcasting the news
- Identify the growth, impact, and challenges of digital news
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
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