Basic Campus Journalism Syllabus Final(2)

BASIC CAMPUS JOURNALISMAn eight (8) week online course

A grasp on News Writing, Feature Writing, Editorial/Opinion Writing, Editorial Cartooning and Literary Writing.

ByJENNIELOU G. PIGAO

I. BASIC CAMPUS JOURNALISM

Course Description:

This eight (8) week course engages aspiring Campus Journalists in becoming skilled writers and critics in the different areas of journalism for a variety of purposes. Their writings should make them aware of their interactions among writing purposes and audience expectations as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in journalism. Campus Journalists should be able to write effectively and confidently as writers across their personal lives, to apply effective strategies and techniques in their own writings and to demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English as well as stylistic maturity in their own writings.

II. Course ObjectivesAt the end of the eight (8) week online course, the students are able to:

1. Apply critical reading and thinking skills to the writing process through analyzing and reacting on reading materials.

2. Follow the conventions of standard written English, in sentence structure, punctuation, grammar and spelling.

3. Identify and develop styles appropriate to varied writing situations.

4. Analyze other writer’s motives in reasons for writing.

5. Relate writing motives to internal features of their texts including different genres and expectations of different audience.

6. Write well-organized articles with a firm thesis and a clear introduction, body and conclusion

Syllabus in Basic Campus Journalism by Jennielou Pigao

III. References

Cruz, Ceciliano- Jose B. Campus Journalism and School Paper Advising. Rex Book Store, 856 Nicanor Reyes St. Manila Philippines, 2000.

Malinao, Alito L. Journalism for Filipinos. National Book Store Inc., Mandaluyong, Philippines, 1991.

Malinao, Alito L. Campus and Community Journalism Hand Book. National Book Store Inc., Mandaluyong, Philippines, 2005.

Cruz, Ceciliano- Jose B. Advanced Campus Journalism. August 3, 2011

Ferguson, Donald L. Journalism Today. August 3, 2011


TIME FRAME

TOPIC OBJECTIVES RELATED LEARNING ACTIVITY

EVALUATION

I. Campus Journalism- A Better Understanding

A. Definition of Campus Journalism

B. Responsibilities of a Campus Writer

C. The Dos and Don’ts in Campus Journalism

D. A review of the Journalism Creed

E. Killing of Journalists/ Journalism issues

Reference:

Cruz, Ceciliano-Jose B. Advanced Campus Journalism. August 3, 2011

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Define Campus Journalism.

2. Explain why a Campus Journalist should be responsible in his/her writings.

3. Enumerate the different Dos and Don’ts in Campus Journalism.

4. Discuss the Journalism Creed.

5. Reflect on the importance of Campus Journalism in the society.

6. Describe the qualities a Campus Journalist should possess.

7. Display interest in

-Lecture

-Discussion

-Brainstorming

-Reading Assignment

-Criticizing an article

-Library research

Quiz: ( Essay) Answer the following questions in no less than five sentences to be posted on the online class forum. (10 points each)

1. State and explain one responsibility of a Campus Journalist.

2. Define Campus Journalism in your own point of view.

3. Why do Campus Journalists need to be responsible in their writings?

4. Do you believe in the saying “Pen is mightier than sword?” Explain.

5. In your own opinion, why do journalists need to stand for the sake of justice and truth despite personal threats?


writing as well as criticizing an article.


II. News Writing

A. What is News Writing?

B. The pyramid structure in News Writing

C. Types of News Writing

D. Simple vs. Obscure Words

Reference:Cruz, Ceciliano-Jose B. Advanced Campus Journalism. August 3, 2011


1. Explain the importance of the Pyramid Structure in News Writing.

2. Analyze the process in News Writing through using simple words rather than of obscure words.

3. Write quality news articles observing the rules In News Writing.

-Lecture

- Discussion

-Brainstorming

- Review of news articles

-Reporting

-Library research

Write a news article regarding the following topics: ( 25 points each)

-Chinese New Year Celebration

-Justice Corona’s Impeachment Trial

Criteria for grading:

Lead -- 10 pointsBody – 5 pointsConclusion – 5 pointsTitle -- 5 points

25 points


III. Feature Writing

A. What is feature writing?

B. Different kinds of feature writing

C. Rhetorical Acts for Paragraph Development

Reference:

Cruz, Ceciliano-Jose B. Advanced Campus Journalism. August 3, 2011


1. Differentiate feature writing from other types of writing

2. Reflect from other feature writer’s motives through reading their works.

3. Write feature articles from the different types of it.

-Discussion

-Brainstorming

- Reading Assignment

-Reporting

Write feature articles regarding the following topics: ( 50 points each)

1. My Favorite Teacher

2. My First Love

3. My first experience to read a full novel

4. Am I Team Twilight or Team Harry Potter?


Clarity of ideas -- 15 ptsConciseness -- 15 ptsGrammar -- 15 ptsTitle -- 5 pts

50 points


IV. Editorial/ Opinion Writing

A. What is an editorial?

B. Parts of an Editorial

C. Different techniques in writing an effective editorial

D. Different types of Editorial

E. Controversial Issues in our Country



1. Define the different types of an Editorial

2. Compare and contrast Editorial Writing from Opinion Writing

3. Enumerate the current issues locally and globally

4. Develop interest in writing opinionated articles expressing their sides regarding a certain topic

5. Write an effective editorial/ opinion article for different audiences

6. Compare their ideas with other people’s ideas by including counter arguments and acknowledging multiple perspectives on any topic.

-Brainstorming

- Criticizing articles

-Debate

- Discussion

-Reading Assignment

The following topics are the hottest issues in our country nowadays. Choose three topics and write an opinion article observing the rules in opinion writing. Make sure that your title can catch your reader’s interest. ( 50 points for each article)

1. Corona’s Impeachment Trial

2. PGMA’s House/Hospital Arrest

3. RamGen Revilla’s Murder

4. SK Abolition5. Underground river as

one of the New Seven Wonders of the World


Point of Argument --- 20 ptsStand of the writer ---10 ptsGrammar and Spelling-10 ptsLead -- 5 ptsTitle -- 5 pts

50 points


V. Editorial Cartooning

A. What is an editorial cartooning?

B. Different symbols used in Editorial Cartooning



1. Explain the importance of editorial cartooning in an editorial page

2. Analyze the cartoonist’s motives in drawing an editorial cartoon

3. Consider their audiences’ expectations and perspectives on their drawings

4. Interpret the messages of their drawings

5. Draw an editorial cartoon regarding issues governing our society

-Lecture

-Brainstorming

-Games

-Discussion

-Ed.Cartoon review

Draw an editorial cartoon on the following topics: ( 50 points)

1. Corona’s Impeachment

2. PGMA’s hospital arrest

3. SK Abolition

Criteria in grading:

Message --- 30 pointsSymbols --- 10 pointsVisual Impact – 10 points 50 points


VI. Literary Writing

A. What is Literary?

B. Different literary techniques/ devices

C. Short Story writing

D. Poem Writing1. Haiku2. Sonnet3. Free verse



1. Plan and carry out multiple stages in writing short story from drafting, revising and writing the final output

2. Enumerate the different techniques/ devices often used in literary writing

3. Relate their motives to internal features of their texts including content, word choice, structure, style and approach to their audience

4. Write effective stories and poem that can capture the interest of their readers

-Discussion

-Lecture

-Brainstorming

-Games

-Movie review

-Book review

-Reading assignment

I. Write a story with no less than 1000 words. It could be a love, tragic, drama, comedy or horror story. ( 100 points)


Originality --50 ptsGrammar --20 ptsPoint of the story-20 ptsTitle --10 pts 100 points

II. Write a 15-stanza free verse poem with the topic of your choice Criteria for grading:

Originality --20 ptsGrammar --10 ptsPoint of the view-10 ptsWord choice -- 5 ptsTitle --5 pts 50 points


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Basic Campus Journalism Syllabus Final(2)