English for Journalism and the Media
| Title | Αγγλικά για τη Δημοσιογραφία και τα Μέσα Επικοινωνίας / English for Journalism and the Media |
| Code | AGE0601 |
| Faculty | Social and Economic Sciences |
| School | Journalism and Mass Communications |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Marina Tzoannopoulou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019839 |
Programme of Study: ANPPS Tmīmatos Dīmosiografías kai M.M.E. (2020-2021)
Registered students: 140
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENIKOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Programme of Study: Erasmus Plus Programme
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses | Spring | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600178492
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Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600178492
- eLearning:
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to:
1. Identify the genres of print and broadcast journalism (e.g. news or opinion articles, television leads), the discursive practices used in the field of journalism, and the registers that emerge from such contexts (the language of headlines)
3. Use general and specialized vocabulary, grammatical structures and syntax relevant to the genres and registers of print and broadcast journalism
4. Write short news stories in English
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to concepts and practices of journalism and communication in relation to their realisation through the English language.
• Analysis of the genres of print and broadcast journalism (e.g. news or opinion articles, television leads), the discursive practices used in the field of journalism , and the registers that emerge from such contexts (the language of headlines)
• Varieties of English
• General and special vocabulary building
• Academic English
Keywords
english for specific purposes, journalism, media
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Lectures include power point presentations. The course syllabus is available on the university's e-learning platform.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 60 | ||||
| Exams | 3 | ||||
| Total | 102 |
Student Assessment
Description
End-of-term assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Ceramella, N. and Lee, E. (2008). Cambridge English for the Media. Cambridge: Cambridge University press
Additional bibliography for study
Collins COBUILD (1995) English Dictionary. London: Harper Collins Publishers.
Goldstein, N. (ed.) (1996) The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. Reading, Massachusetts, Menlo Park: Addison–Wesley Publishing Company
Hewings, M. (1999) Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Itule, B. D. and D. A. Anderson (1994) News Writing and Reporting for Today's Media. New York: McGraw-Hill, 3rd ed.
Mc Carthy, M. and O’Dell, F. (2002) English Vocabulary in Use (advanced). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Stovall, J. G. (2002) Writing for the Mass Media. Englewood Cliffs, N. Jersey: Prentice Hall, 5th ed.
Last Update
27-11-2020
