Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)
Practical Language and Communication
JOU1001
Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)
Practical Language and Communication
JOU1001
Knowledge The student ...
- has good knowledge of spelling rules and the requirements associated with good journalistic language
- has knowledge of the linguistic and stylistic characteristics of various journalistic genres
- has basic knowledge of language and power, especially associated with the journalist’s role
- has basic knowledge of traditional and social media’s characteristics as channels for journalistic dissemination and formation of opinion
Skills
The student ...
- can convey information and experience by using correct, precise and vivid language, in different journalistic genres
- can write creative texts in different journalistic genres
- understands how images and texts work together, and can utilise the interaction between these
- recognises and avoids the manipulative use of language
- can analyse their own and others’ use of language
- can reflect on their own use of language and adjust it under supervision
- masters basic note-taking techniques
- has basic skills in photography and recording and editing audio and video recordings for journalistic purposes
- can use simple interactive graphics to visualise data
- can use a number of different digital presentation formats based on what is appropriate to arouse the audience’s interest and understanding
- can use social media in a journalistic context
General competence
The student ...
- has insight into relevant academic and professional issues of an ethical nature
- is able to acquire new and updated knowledge in the field of study
- has knowledge of innovative thinking and innovation regarding media technology and publishing tools, and has a certain ability to independently learn how to use available tools to disseminate text, audio, images and video
There are no special costs associated with this course other than what is stated in the general part of the syllabus.
Mandatory
Teaching is full-time and consists of lectures, seminars and work including individual and group tasks. The course requires self-study in the form of intensive practice regarding the use of various production, editing and publishing tools.
The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys (mid-term evaluation and
final evaluation). The evaluations are part of the university’s quality assurance system.
- Compulsory participation (OD): It is compulsory to participate (80%) in the teaching and activities that include organised supervision on this course, see overview in Canvas. Completion is required before being eligible for examination/assessment. Grading scheme: Approved/not approved. Represents 0/100 of the course grade.
- Portfolio (MA/L). Students must select and submit 5 pieces of work from among 10 exercises/tasks. Submission on set deadline. Grading scheme: A-F. Portfolio work is graded as a whole and given one overall grade. Represents 60/100 of the course grade.
- Written examination (SK), 4 hours (first examination in spring 2021). Grading scheme A-F. Represents 40/100 of the grade.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
JO141U - Language and Communication - 10 credits
JOU1011 - The Journalist in Society - 15 credits