Course Description
This course offers students the basic understanding of key concepts in specialized reporting that focus on particular fields in journalism and mass communication. Thus it prepares students for specialization in Edutainment, Court Reporting, Political reporting and Business reporting.
Learning Outcomes
· Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in specialized reporting that focus on particular fields in journalism and mass communication
· Demonstrate basic reporting skills in the specialized field
· Write good news stories worthy of publication
· Exhibit mastery of the art of interviewing for stories in the specialized
· Demonstrate considerable knowledge of the techniques for writing good features
· Demonstrate an understanding of role of research news writing in the chosen field
Course Content.
· Introduction to Specialized Reporting
· Theories
· Legal Framework
· Code of conduct
· Writing for Media as Specialized Reporter
· Edutainment
· Court Reporting
· Political Reporting
· Business Reporting
· Gender Reporting
Required Reading Materials
· Avraham, E &Ketter, E. (2008). Media Strategies for Marketing Places in Crisis: Improving
· Image of Cities, Countries and Tourist Destinations. Oxford UK: Elsevier Inc.
· Dickens, P. (2004). Society & Nature, Policy. UK: Press Ltd.
· Greer, F.D. (2002). Business, Government, Society: Managing Competitiveness, Ethics &
· Social Issues. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
· Kovach, B. &Rosevenstiel, T. (2007). The Elements of Journalism: What the Newspaper
· Should Know and the Public Should Expect. New York: Three Rivers Press.
· Riley, P.L. (2009). Media Ethics: Key Principles for Responsible Practice. UK: ITDG
Publishing.
Optional Reading Materials
· Laakso,L. & Cowen. M. (2002). Multiparty elections in Africa. Oxford: James Currey Ltd.
· Langlos, J.A. (2001). The Politics of Justice and Human Rights. Cambridge: University Press.
· Missouri group. (2008). News Reporting and Writing. (9th ed.). New York: Bedford Ltd.