Learning outcomes

The objective of this course is to improve students' facilities to discuss current events in an academic context.
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
- understand the dynamics of interview situations
- recognise the linguistic structure of an interview
- be able to interview people in different situations and use different interview styles
- be able to analyse and assess interviews
- be able to discuss issues concerning language and media
These skills will help students in their studies and later in following their own field and improving professional international communication.

Contents

The course is in two parts: first students analyse the way reporters use English in interviews and while reporting news on TV and in radio. Then they prepare interviews and reports to be broadcast on Radio Moreeni. The course focuses on studying interviews and comparing different styles of interviewing and reporting. Practical assignments are realised through role play and reporting simulations presented and assessed in class. Radio programmes are prepared in groups of two or more, and each group is responsible for marketing their programme. Programmes will be discussed and assessed in class.
- discussion on the characteristics of a good interview
- analysing (introduction, interjections, clarifications, conclusion, etc.) different interviews (newspaper, TV, web, radio)
- studying interview language (grammar and pronunciation – word order, transitions, follow-up questions, intonation, word stress)
- conducting interviews in different situations
- peer assessment and discussions on other students' work
- writing down own perceptions in a learning journal

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