The course serves as an introduction to journalism and will expose students to theoretical and practical aspects
of media production. By the end of this course students should be able to demonstrate good writing and editing skills; an understanding of print, broadcast and online media practices; an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of these media practices and a more specialised understanding of certain aspects of media production through seminarparticipation.

DP requirements: Completion of all written assignments and regular attendance. Students who
miss more than two seminars will lose their DPs.

Assessment: Seminar 50%, class tests 20%, a two-hour examination 30%.

*Course content subject to change