50 % final project

Each student will draw on the lessons of this class to write a news article, from topic selection through the interview and information gathering process to a completed piece that would be acceptable in mainstream English-language international text media. This project will start early in the semester and be completed in steps through the final week.

25 % in-class quizzes

Weekly quizzes will cover story selection, press release analysis, source identification and writing articles for text media.

25 % in-class participation

Come to class, answer questions from the instructor or any guest speakers, add comments and insights to class discussions, participate in role-play interviews and in-class writing exercises.