NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING II
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BASIC DETAILS:
| Subject: | NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING II | ||
| Id.: | 31438 | ||
| Programme: | GRADUADO EN PERIODISMO. PLAN 2013 (BOE 10/07/2013) | ||
| Module: | LENGUA Y MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN | ||
| Subject type: | OBLIGATORIA | ||
| Year: | 3 | Teaching period: | Segundo Cuatrimestre |
| Credits: | 3 | Total hours: | 75 |
| Classroom activities: | 34 | Individual study: | 41 |
| Main teaching language: | Inglés | Secondary teaching language: | Inglés |
| Lecturer: | Email: | ||
PRESENTATION:
The aim of this subject is to learn how to write news pieces in English including headlines, leads, nut graphs and the rest of the article. Different structures of the news story will be analyzed as well as the appropriate language for writing news in English. Students will become familiar with the tools needed to correctly develop a story from beginning to end. They will learn news writing style and the main parts of a news story and its news style.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES ACQUIRED IN THE SUBJECT:
| General programme competences | G01 | Capacidad de análisis y síntesis |
| G03 | Capacidad de organización y planificación | |
| G05 | Uso de las tecnologías de la Información | |
| G06 | Conocimiento de un idioma extranjero | |
| G07 | Trabajo en equipo | |
| G08 | Habilidades interpersonales | |
| G09 | Compromiso ético | |
| G10 | Capacidad de trabajar en un contexto internacional | |
| Specific programme competences | E02 | Capacidad para leer y analizar textos y documentos especializados de cualquier tema relevante y saber resumirlos o adaptarlos mediante un lenguaje o léxico comprensible para un público mayoritario |
| E04 | Capacidad y habilidad para buscar, seleccionar y jerarquizar cualquier tipo de fuente o documento (escrito, sonoro, visual, etc.) de utilidad para la elaboración y procesamiento de información, así como para su aprovechamiento comunicativo persuasivo o de ficción y entretenimiento | |
| E05 | Capacidad básica para comprender la producción informativa o comunicativa, escrita o audiovisual, en inglés estándar | |
| E08 | Capacidad y habilidad para utilizar las tecnologías y técnicas informativas y comunicativas, en los distintos medios o sistemas mediáticos combinados e interactivos (multimedia) | |
| E10 | Capacidad y habilidad para el desempeño de las principales tareas periodísticas | |
| E17 | Capacidad para entender y analizar la realidad socio comunicativa de la Comunidad Autónoma (estructura, políticas y funcionamiento) en el contexto español, europeo y mundial | |
| E25 | Capacidad de definir temas de investigación que puedan contribuir al conocimiento, avance y debate de la información y la comunicación, así como de exponer de forma adecuada los resultados de una investigación de manera oral, escrita, audiovisual o digital | |
| Learning outcomes | R01 | Write headlines and leads in English. |
| R02 | Apply the AP style rules to articles written in English. | |
| R03 | Correctly use English grammar rules in writing news stories. | |
| R04 | Use language of news correctly in writing articles in English. | |
| R05 | Write a complete news article in English. |
PRE-REQUISITES:
It is highly recommended to have passed Journallism I and II as well as Newswriting and Reporting I.
SUBJECT PROGRAMME:
Subject contents:
| 1 - Introduction / Presentation |
| 2 - AP Style |
| 2.1 - Abbreviations |
| 2.2 - Capitalization |
| 2.3 - Numerals |
| 2.4 - Time |
| 2.5 - Titles, Spelling and Punctuation |
| 2.6 - AP Style Review |
| 2.7 - AP Style Test |
| 3 - Newswriting Style |
| 3.1 - Prewriting |
| 3.2 - Simplify Your Writing |
| 3.3 - Remaining Objective |
| 3.4 - Checklist for Editing Newswriting Style |
| 3.5 - News Story Structure |
| 3.6 - Twelve Elements of a Standard News Story |
| 4 - Language of News |
| 4.1 - English in Use |
| 4.2 - Be Precise and Use Strong Verbs |
| 4.3 - Checklist for Language of News |
| 4.4 - Newswriting Style and Language of News Test |
Subject planning could be modified due unforeseen circumstances (group performance, availability of resources, changes to academic calendar etc.) and should not, therefore, be considered to be definitive.
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Teaching and learning methodologies and activities applied:
Teaching and learning methodologies and activities applied:
In order to develop the competences established for this subject, sessions are planned as follows:
Classes will be conducted exclusively in English. Students are expected to participate in class and
in all class-related activities in English. Although this may be difficult for students at the
beginning of the course, their linguistic competences will improve rapidly.
Practical Classes
Many class activities will be conducted in pairs and groups in the format of problem solving
exercises, debates, project preparation, problem solving, simulations etc. This methodology
enables maximum student participation and talking time in class. It also promotes cooperative
learning and meaningful interaction between students, and the development of professional
competences.
Lectures
During lectures, where the lecturer will explain concepts orally with technological support,
students will also participate with questions and there will be follow up exercises and tasks to
apply and practice new concepts. Selected theoretical classes will be given by students.
Tutorials
During these sessions, students can ask questions, clarify concepts, ask for additional
bibliography either face to face or electronically. Some tutorial time will be devoted to assistance
with group work, especially with preparation for expert group presentations.
Self Study
Students are expected to complete weekly tasks uploaded on the PDU.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism will not be tolerated, neither will the use of Google translator or any other automatic
translator. If the professor catches a student plagiarizing or using an automatic translator for
written assignments, the assignments will be automatically given a zero.
Student work load:
| Teaching mode | Teaching methods | Estimated hours |
| Classroom activities | ||
| Master classes | 8 | |
| Practical exercises | 14 | |
| Practical work, exercises, problem-solving etc. | 6 | |
| Assessment activities | 4 | |
| Extra-curricular activities (visits, conferences, etc.) | 2 | |
| Individual study | ||
| Tutorials | 4 | |
| Individual study | 22 | |
| Individual coursework preparation | 8 | |
| Compulsory reading | 4 | |
| Recommended reading | 3 | |
| Total hours: | 75 |
ASSESSMENT SCHEME:
Calculation of final mark:
| Written tests: | 30 | % |
| Final exam: | 30 | % |
| Final project: | 30 | % |
| Current News Tests: | 10 | % |
| TOTAL | 100 | % |
*Las observaciones específicas sobre el sistema de evaluación serán comunicadas por escrito a los alumnos al inicio de la materia.
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND DOCUMENTATION:
Basic bibliography:
| AP PRESS, The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law 2009, Basic Books, Philadelphia,2009 |
| BENDER, John, Reporting for the Media, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2009 |
| HARROWER, Tim, Inside Reporting, McGraw Hill, Boston, 2007 |
| RICH, Carloe, Writing and Reporting News, Wadsworth, Boston, 2010 |
Recommended bibliography:
| EVANS, Harold, Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers, Pimlico, London, 2000 |
| GIBBS, Cheryl. Getting the Whole Story. Reporting and Writing the News. New York: Guilford Press, 2002 |
| RUDIN, Richard. An Introduction to Journalism. Focal Press. 2003. |
| SCHWARTZ, Jerry. Associated Press Reporting Handbook. McGraw Hill Professional. 2001. |
Recommended websites:
| AP Press | http://www.ap.org/ |
| Inside Reporting | http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0073378917/student_view0/index.html |
| New York Times | http://www.nytimes.com |
| The Guardian | http://www.guardian.co.uk/ |
| The Poynter Institute | http://www.poynter.org/ |
| USA Today | http://www.usatoday.com |
| Washington Post | http://www.washingtonpost.com/ |
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