Course Syllabus

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Ms. Walsh

dwalsh@rock.k12.nc.uc

Auditorium/Room 500

 

Course Syllabus for Journalism 1

Throughout modern history, people have depended on the mass media to spread the word about events and people of interest to the general public. Journalism I introduces students to the exciting world of print, online and broadcast media. Law, ethics and the history of journalism with complement the major units of study: reporting, writing, editing, photography, advertising, design, management and teamwork.

Overall Course Goals

  1. To teach the student skills necessary in communicating in the print or broadcast media today with an emphasis on writing, but including interviewing, reporting, reacting and synthesizing.
  2. To help the student to become an intelligent consumer of the mass media.
  3. To give the student the opportunity to discover and explore the various forms of writing utilized in journalism.
  4. To provide the student with opportunities to critique his/her own writing, the writing of others and to have his/her writing evaluated by a teacher.
  5. To help the student understand and accept the legal, moral and ethical responsibilities inherent in a free press.
  6. To help the student learn the copy rules and tools necessary for preparation of copy for newspapers, radio, television and magazines.
  7. To help the student to develop responsibility in meeting deadlines.
  8. To teach the student the necessity of research and add validity, emphasis and depth to writing.
  9. To teach the practical aspects of producing a school publication, including financial and advertising challenges.
  10. To help the student develop the verbal, written, personal and social skills needed to publish a school publication.
  11. To teach the student how to present his writing in an attractive, inviting manner – including headlines, graphics and photography.
  12. To give the student an outlet for creativity not found in other classrooms.
  13. To awake in the student an awareness of the world around him/her, both social and political.
  14. To stimulate an interest in journalism as a career.

 

I am new to teaching Journalism; however, I have taught all levels of English and Theatre Arts for 26 years. I hold a BA in English, BA in Theatre Arts, and a Med. In Theatre Arts education. I am excited to discover the world of journalism with you and perhaps bring in broadcast media elements such as a school podcast and/or news report. My goal is to work together to give DMHS a variety of media over the semester. 

Supplies needed:

Three ring Binder with pocket or added pocket file

Paper (wide or college rule)

Pencils and Pens

Highlighters

Flash drive and Google Docs account

Rules and expectations:

  1. Student Handbook
  2. Be respectful and helpful
  3. Keep Positive attitude as we discover and create together!!

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