Learning outcomes

After completing this study module, students will
- be able to discuss matters concerning themselves, their studies and their own field
- be able to interact with others for instance in group work situations, discussions, presentations and debates
- be aware of the cultural differences related to oral communication and know how to communicate in a manner appropriate to the situation
- be able to discuss newspaper articles using professional terminology
- be able to produce a printable article and during the writing process evaluate their own linguistic problems, use different models to solve them and discuss different ways of using language
- be able to analyse newspaper text types and find their specific linguistic features
- be able to analyse and criticise articles written by colleagues
These skills will help students in their studies and later in following their own field and improving professional international communication.

Contents

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the production, layout and contents of newspaper texts and to develop their abilities to express themselves logically both orally and in writing. Emphasis will be on the newspaper terminology used in different contexts, which will be acquired through various exercises. Students write an online article to itampere (http://www.itampere.info/). The majority of this course will be used for planning and drafting an article that is ready for print.
- studying terminologies and producing one's own newspaper terminology online
- analysing and discussing newspapers and news
- studying and producing newspaper headlines
- recognising and understanding metaphors and idioms
- drafting and writing articles
- reading and evaluating articles written by peers
- studying language structures
- writing an essay concerning own language learning
- participating in a visit and reporting and discussing it

Further information on prerequisites and recommendations

For students of Journalism and Mass Communication

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Tutorials	42 h	0 h
Independent work	38 h	0 h

Teaching language

English

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
Evaluation by regular and active participation in exercises, completed assignments, continuous assessment and/or written final exam.

Recommended year of study

Second or third year of studies

Study materials

Material distributed during the course must be paid for.

Belongs to following study modules