1 |
Introduction and concept of international news reporting today |
International news reporting covers a wide range of issues and new challenges from digital media production |
lecturing |
2 |
Types of international news and breaking events |
Explores various categories of international news, including political, economic, environmental, cultural, and humanitarian reporting. |
Lecturing /Discussion |
3 |
Interview planning and execution challenges
( part 1) |
Focuses on the strategic planning of interviews, including identifying sources, preparing, and managing logistics. It also addresses challenges, such as access limitations, language barriers, cultural sensitivities, and time constraints. |
Lecturing /Discussion
Group activities |
4 |
Interview planning and execution challenges
( part 2) |
Following the discussion and planning /the cases discussion |
Discussion
Group activities |
5 |
Holiday |
Assignment: International news case research |
Holiday, Homework |
6 |
Holiday |
Students submitting assignments |
Homework |
7 |
Reporting on conflict and war zone |
This module examines the ethical, logistical, and safety considerations involved in covering conflict zones and war-related news. |
Lecturing /Discussion |
8 |
International news coverage case study (1) |
Lecturing by TaiwanPlus senior reporter |
Lecturing /Discussion |
9 |
International news coverage case study (2) |
Lecturing by TaiwanPlus senior reporter |
Lecturing /Discussion |
10 |
International news coverage case study (3) |
Lecturing by TaiwanPlus senior producer |
Lecturing /Discussion |
11 |
International news video reporting skills and cases |
Lecturing by TaiwanPlus senior videographer |
Lecturing /Discussion |
12 |
International news editing and fact-checking |
Lecturing by TaiwanPlus senior producer/ copy editor |
Lecturing /Discussion |
13 |
Digital media on international reporting |
Explores how digital media has transformed the landscape of international journalism, audience engagement, multimedia storytelling, and data-driven reporting |
Lecturing /Discussion |
14 |
Journalistic ethics and risks in international reporting |
Focus on accuracy, impartiality, and accountability. Students will analyze real-world cases to understand how ethical decisions are made under complex and high-risk conditions. |
Lecturing /Discussion |
15 |
Team report and discussion |
To discuss and coach the team's final report |
Discussion |
16 |
Final presentation |
Team final report and group activity |
Discussion |