Journalism for second language speakers: a continuation (for speakers of other languages)

Explore techniques for writing newspaper and magazine articles, visit a newspaper and help produce a newsletter. Gain confidence in your writing skills in this supportive group for upper-intermediate to advanced speakers of English as an additional language. It is important to read the two course outlines and to attend a Humanities advice session. New students with appropriate levels of English may join part 2.

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Key course information

Dates
12/01/12 - 22/03/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
11 weeks

Time
15:45 - 17:45

Fees
Full fee: £118
Senior fee: £67
Concession: £32

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HJ201*

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This 11 week course for speakers of other languages follows on from Journalism for second language speakers. It is also open to new students who would like to find out more about print journalism in this country and develop their feature writing and sub-editing skills. At the same time students will tackle problems in grammar, spelling and vocabulary.

What topics will we cover?

- Writing for different markets
- First-person features
- Profiles and information features
- Planning and structuring a feature
- Writing headlines for tabloid and quality papers
- Visit to a newspaper
- Course newsletter project
- Use of the passive voice
- Phrasal verbs
- Accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Think of feature ideas and say how you would research them
- Tailor copy to a particular publication
- Write headlines for tabloid and quality press
- Identify different types of feature intro
- Structure a feature effectively
- Redraft and correct your own work
- Proofread copy for spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Contribute to end-of-course newsletter
- Begin a portfolio of work to demonstrate your progress.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course will give you a better understanding of print journalism in this country. It is specifically aimed at speakers of other languages who want to develop their writing techniques and improve their English vocabulary and skills. It is suitable for those who have reached Level 1 or 2 in English. A short test will assess your suitability for the course. Native English speakers should consider the Journalism the basics course.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Through tutor presentations, class discussions, pair/group work, writing exercises, homework tasks, project work, class visit.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.