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English: Journalism - It all Unfolds Here (Elective)

“Newspapers cannot be defined by the second word—paper. They’ve got to be defined by the first word—news.” Arthur Sulzberg, Jr.

OVERVIEW

Students will explore the world of Journalism, beginning with the History of the Press. Students will be encouraged to develop an understanding of the changing nature of the News and how the Digital Age has impacted the Press. Language Analysis will be a prominent part of this course, assisting students with their understanding of how argument works and how to effectively write a Language Analysis piece. Students will be encouraged to critically examine articles and the defining features of different types of writing. The social and political agenda of the media will be explored as students continue to work on their analytical skills. Students will also get the opportunity to write and present creatively, with a focus on the different types of journalism. In addition to learning the history of the Press and its impact on society, students will expand and develop their vocabulary.

SUBJECT LENGTH

  • 4 periods per cycle, year long

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • News Broadcasting
  • Language Analysis
  • Creation of a Newspaper
  • Social and Political Agenda
  • Article Writing

PREREQUISITES

  • Booklist Items 
  • Levy Cost

ASSESSMENT

  • Coursework: Classwork, assessments and homework (85%)
  • Participation: Involvement in class discussions, teamwork in newspaper creation (15%)

“They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving them meaning so that the people could understand what was being read” Nehemiah 8:8