Welcome to the English for Journalism MOOC! . This course was developed by the University of Pennsylvania and adapted by FHI 360 for the American English (AE) E-Teacher Program, a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding from the U.S. government. We are excited to have you in the class and look forward to your contributions to the learning community. Course goals English for Journalism is a self-paced massively open online course (MOOC). This course was designed for English learners at or approaching level B1 on the Common European Framework (CEFR). This course is designed for non-native English speakers interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism. During this course, you will: · Demonstrate understanding of the history and principles of journalism. · identify strategies to research, pitch, and interview for a news story. · Identify the unique features of broadcast journalism. · Identify elements of print journalism and effectively proofread following a style guide. · Analyze how digital technologies have changed journalism. · Build your English vocabulary and develop your reading and writing skills · Review and practice useful verb tenses and select grammar topics · Use English to discuss course topics with classmates around the world Resources This course has an orientation module and five content modules. A module is a collection of readings, videos, discussion forums, surveys and quizzes. Each module should take you about 3-5 hours to complete. Take this course with you! You can download and print all materials to study whenever and wherever you want. You can also download videos to study offline. All downloadable material can be found in the Module Resources Pages. *You must go online to complete quizzes and participate in discussion groups. * © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Course Schedule The course runs from April 20, 2020 to July 13, 2020. In order to complete the modules, participants should work on and offline for 3-5 hours a week. Most participants complete this course in 12 weeks or less. This is a self-paced course and assignments can be completed at any time before the close date on July 13, 2020. How to pass this course: There are six modules in the English for Media Literacy MOOC: 1. Orientation: Welcome to the American English E-Teacher Program 2. The History and Principles of Journalism 3. How to Research, Pitch, and Interview 4. Words in Print 5. Broadcasting the News 6. New Media Journalism Each module will have one or more quizzes. Participants who satisfactorily complete all of the required quizzes with a score of 70% or above before the course close date will receive a digital badge and certificate of participation. You must complete all quizzes to receive a digital badge and certificate of participation. Along with the quizzes, each module also has other opportunities to check your understanding and practice your language skills. These tasks are not graded or required. Private Journals Writing is an important skill for journalists. We will review helpful writing strategies throughout the course. In each module, one or more private journal assignments have been included to help you practice these important strategies. Journal assignments are ungraded. You can complete them online or at home with pen and paper. You do not need to submit journal assignments to pass the course, but participation is highly encouraged. Each article is followed by a short practice quiz to help you check your skills. You will receive a score upon completion of the quiz, but there is no minimum score requirement and your score will not affect your ability to pass the course. If you would like to share your writing with your peers, you can do so in the discussion page that follows private journal assignments. © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Discussions The discussion forum is your opportunity to practice communicating and interacting in English. This is the place to experiment with new language, ask questions, and explore new ideas with others who are at a similar English level (High Beginner / Low Intermediate). Discussion posts are not graded. Summary of Module Activities: Welcome to English for Journalism Please complete the Welcome Survey that follows the Home Page. Your participation will help us improve our programming. Take a moment to introduce yourself to the English for Journalism Community Orientation to the American English E-Teacher Program This module provides a brief overview of the American English E-Teacher program. You will review how to use the Canvas site, get tips on how to study online, review how to pass the course and receive badges and certificates. Lessons: Lesson 1: The American English E-Teacher Program Lesson 2: Canvas User Orientation Lesson 3a: Online Success Strategies Lesson 3b: Avoiding Plagiarism Lesson 3c: Discussion Tips for MOOCs Lesson 4: Certificates and Digital Badges Lesson 5: Support During the MOOC Quizzes*: Orientation Review *You must complete the Orientation Quiz with a passing score of at least 70% to proceed to the next module. © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Module One: Introduction to Journalism In this module, we will look at how journalism has changed over time as well as the guiding principles or ethics of journalism. Learning about the history and principles of journalism will help you become a successful news reporter. Learning Objectives: • • • • Identify historical developments and milestones in journalism. Identify the core principles of journalism. Identify word forms to expand your vocabulary. Use the simple past and past progressive to report and describe past events. Lessons: The History of Journalism 1: The Early Days The History of Journalism 2: 1690-Present Language Focus: Talking about the Past Principles of Journalism 1: Gathering Sources Principles of Journalism 2: Telling the Story Language Focus: Word Families Principles of Journalism 3: Making an Impact Language Focus: Phrases for Agreeing and Disagreeing Quizzes*: Quiz 1: History of Journalism Quiz 2: History of Journalism Quiz 3: Talking about the Past Quiz 4: Language Focus: Word Families Quiz 5: Principles of Journalism Vocabulary Module One Check *You must score at least 70% on each quiz to proceed to the next module Optional Practice Activities: The following activities provide further opportunities for language practice. These are not required activities and there is no minimum passing score. Private Journals (Writing Practice) Private Journal 1: The History of Journalism Private Journal 2: The Interrupted Past Private Journal 3: Case Study: The Principles of Journalism Discussion Forum: 1. The Interrupted Past 2. Case Study: The Principles of Journalism © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Module Two: How to Research, Pitch, and Interview Identifying and delivering ideas is a very important part of reporting the news. A journalist must decide what topics are interesting and relevant and then use persuasive language to pitch those topics to an editor. Interviewing and accurately quoting sources are also necessary skills for building a story. We will focus specifically on analyzing topics for relevancy, writing pitches using persuasive language, creating appropriate interview questions, and listening strategies for interviews. Learning Objectives: • • • • Identify strategies to research and pitch a news story Identify the elements of an effective interview. Identify and practice question forms in order to conduct an interview. Identify and practice quoted and reported speech in order to conduct an interview. Lessons: Choosing a Topic Researching an Idea Pitching a Story to Newspapers and Magazines Pitching a Radio Story Language Focus: Asking Questions Interviewing Sources: Reliability, Facts, and Opinions Interviewing Sources: Listening Strategies Language Focus: Quoting Sources and Reporting Verbs Language Focus: Using Reported Speech Quizzes*: Quiz 6: Choosing a Topic Quiz 7: Research, Pitch, and Interview Quiz 8: Asking Questions Quiz 9: Reliable Sources Quiz 10: Reporting Verbs Quiz 11: Reported Speech Module Two Check *You must score at least 70% on each quiz to proceed to the next module Optional Practice Activities: The following activities provide further opportunities for language practice. These are not required activities and there is no minimum passing score. Private Journals (Writing Practice) Private Journal 4: Choose Your Topic Private Journal 5: Make Your Pitch © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Private Journal 6: Write Your Interview Questions Private Journal 7: Predict Responses Private Journal 8: Post-Interview Reflection Discussion Forum: Choose Your Topic Make Your Pitch Write Your Interview Questions Post-Interview Reflection © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Module Three: Words in Print Identifying and delivering ideas is a very important part of reporting the news. A journalist must decide what topics are interesting and relevant and then use persuasive language to pitch those topics to an editor. Interviewing and accurately quoting sources are also necessary skills for building a story. We will focus specifically on analyzing topics for relevancy, writing pitches using persuasive language, creating appropriate interview questions, and listening strategies for interviews. Learning Objectives: • • • • Identify strategies to research and pitch a news story Identify the elements of an effective interview. Identify and practice question forms in order to conduct an interview. Identify and practice quoted and reported speech in order to conduct an interview. Lessons: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Print Media: From Topic to Article Types of Leads Creating a Lead Language Focus: Subject-Verb Agreement Writing Articles Using the Inverted Pyramid Style Writing Using Associate Press Style Language Focus: Structure of Active & Passive Voices Language Focus: Use of Active & Passive Voices Reporting Accurately Quizzes*: Quiz 11: The Process and the Front Page Quiz 12: Leads and Lead Types Quiz 13: Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz 14: Applying AP Style Quiz 15: When to Use Passive Voice Module Three Check *You must score at least 70% on each quiz to proceed to the next module Optional Practice Activities: The following activities provide further opportunities for language practice. These are not required activities and there is no minimum passing score. Private Journals (Writing Practice) Private Journal 9: Create Your Outline Private Journal 10: Write Your Lead Private Journal 11: Write Your Article Private Journal 12: Edit Your Article © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Discussion Forum: Write Your Lead Publish Your Article © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Module Four: Broadcasting the News A broadcast journalist must use a specific conversational style and the right intonation for each story. Also, there is a big difference between writing a script that will be read “on air” and writing an article for print. Through several video lectures and sample media, you will analyze different delivery styles, write a broadcast script, and deliver a story using appropriate voice. Learning Objectives: • • • Identify the features of broadcast journalism. Compare broadcast journalism and print media. Identify and practice using stress, rhythm, and intonation to show meaning and emphasis when delivering a news story. Lessons: The Language of Broadcast Journalism The People of Broadcast Journalism Types of Stories for Broadcast Journalism Using Conversational Style Language Focus: Present Tense & Active Voice Ratings in TV News: How Journalists Compete Sensationalism in TV News The 24-Hour News Cycle Language Focus: Stress and Pausing Quizzes*: Quiz 16: Broadcast Journalism Vocabulary Quiz 17: Print vs. Broadcast Journalism Quiz 18: Stress and Pausing Module Four Check *You must score at least 70% on each quiz to proceed to the next module Optional Practice Activities: The following activities provide further opportunities for language practice. These are not required activities and there is no minimum passing score. Private Journals (Writing Practice) Private Journal 13: Transform Your Article for a TV News Segment Discussion Forum: Transform Your Article for a TV News Segment © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Module Five: New Media Journalism In the final module of the course, you will analyze the growth, impact, and challenges of digital news. By examining digital news sources, you will understand the benefits and obstacles of modern-day reporting. Learning Objectives: · · · Identify the ways digital technology has impacted print and broadcast journalism. Use the present perfect to discuss the impact of digital technology in journalism. Use data commentary and new vocabulary to evaluate the digital revolution and describe data. Lessons: Origins and Current State of the Digital Age New Media Language and Structure Types of New Media Stories The Impact on the Journalistic Process The Impact on Traditional Media Language Focus: Present Perfect Form Challenge One: The Digital Divide Language Focus: Data Commentary Citizen Journalism Challenge Two: Ethics in the Digital Age Challenge Three: Intellectual Property and Censorship Quizzes*: Quiz 19: Origins and Current State of the Digital Age Quiz 20: New Media Language and Structure Quiz 21: Present Perfect Form Quiz 22: Choose the Appropriate Data Commentary Module Five Check *You must score at least 70% on each quiz to proceed to the next module © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Policies and procedures In the virtual classroom, learning is generated from active participation in discussion forums and the free exchange of ideas and experiences. Therefore, when communicating on the discussion board, it is important to follow a set of core principles which will help us increase the quality of online discussions, achieve group cohesion and maintain the community of practice: 1. This course is intended for high-beginner and low-intermediate participants (at or approaching level B1 on the Common European Framework (CEFR)). 2. Try to be clear and direct. Make sure that your content title reflects the content of your post and that your post is succinct and direct 3. Post relevant content. Only post content relevant to the “English for Journalism” Course. Any other content which is found to be unsuitable or irrelevant will be deleted. 4. Make it easier for colleagues to read your comments. Put a blank space at the beginning of a message and between paragraphs. Be brief and specific. This is especially important in Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs) which have thousands of participants. When writing a contribution, try to keep between 50 and 100 words. 5. Be constructive. Respond to colleagues’ postings or comments in an encouraging and supportive tone. Think before you write or respond. Any criticism should be constructive – if in doubt, think about how you would feel reading a posting. 6. Be open to differences in opinion. Be open to other people’s opinions and try not to get emotional if someone disagrees with you. Make your learning experience a constructive and positive one by avoiding “flaming”. For example, CAPITAL LETTERS can be interpreted as shouting. Words are powerful and can hurt; avoid anything which could be misinterpreted in any way. Think before you push the “send” button. 7. Accept others. Accept your peers’ differences (e.g. cultural and language differences). You are part of a community which means caring about your own progress and that of your colleagues’ 8. Cite other people’s work. If you use a quote or reference in your post; make sure that you cite it or provide a link to it. 9. No spamming. Please don’t send advertisements to your peers or use your peers’ emails in any way other than how they intend it to be used. © 2020 by FHI 360. English for Journalism MOOC Syllabus for the AE E-Teacher Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
