40 percent 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.
30 percent in-class quizzes
Weekly quizzes will cover story selection, press release analysis, source identification and writing articles for text media.
30 percent 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.
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