English for Journalists, Part 1 (edX)
This intermediate-level course will help you strengthen your already excellent skills in writing in appropriate English, which is essential for journalism. Grammar skills, in addition to vocabulary, help to produce captivating stories. This online course was taught by instructors from the University of California, Berkeley, and it has been taken by over 50,000 students through edX.
It's a self-paced 5-week course that covers themes including journalistic vocabulary, language, communication, ethics, and fairness. Downloadable resources and a certificate of completion are included with the online course. edX offers college courses outside of the classroom for continuing education at any time and anywhere, as well as certificates and discussion forums for existing and new students. Create an account for free, and take advantage of certain additional services for a little fee.
- Intermediate level
- 5 weeks self paced learning
- UC Berkeley professors as instructors
- Downloadable resources
- Class discussions
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn:
- Skip What you'll learn
- Understand current issues facing journalists globally
- Improve your English vocabulary and grammar in order to write more effective stories
- Communicate more effectively with others in interviews and reports
- Understand issues of ethics, equality, and fairness as they apply to journalism
Website: edx.org/course/english-for-journalists-part-1-2
