This is a fully practical course that engages students in advanced ways of reporting and writing about specialized topics or areas. It compels students to immerse themselves in a topic or field of their interest with the aim of producing a meaningful story based on reasonably deep understanding of the relevant issues and content.
By the end of the course students will be able to: 1. Research and write on a major subject of news (or “beat”). 2. Produce a range of stories appropriate to particular outlets.3. Undertake systematic research on their topic of specialization.4. Critically discuss some common styles of journalism and programming on the topic.5. Describe the main actors involved in the topic of specialization at national and international levels. 6. Negotiate access to sources, experts, information, and relevant bodies.
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