| Course Name: | Journalism I |
| Course Code: | 1006300 |
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| Description: |
Understanding the role of the free press in America helps students to be better informed and more able to analyze media. In this course, students explore the history of journalism in the United States from its inception in the colonies and its key role in the 1st Amendment, all the way up to present-day issues regarding “right to know” and the changing landscape of journalistic media in the 21st century. Students acquire the skills and information needed to actively participate in the consumption, analysis, and creation of news media and have the opportunity to investigate the constantly evolving career opportunities within the field of journalism.
As students work through each module, they use Web 2.0 tools to respond to current news and shifts in journalism, create original projects, and reflect on the changing face of news. Authentic assessments, interactive examples, and self-checks deepen students’ understanding of the topics covered and prepare them for work or further study in the field of journalism.
Access the site link below to view the PDF of the course description from the Florida Course Code directory:
http://data.fldoe.org/crsCode/912/Language%20Arts/Media/pdf/1006300.pdf
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| Prerequisites: |
This course is intended for students in grades 9-12. Previous language arts course experience recommended. |
Estimated
Completion Time: | 2 Segments/ 32-36 weeks |
Major Topics
and Concepts: | Segment 1: The history of journalism in America The evolution of journalism in America What is a journalist? Media response blogs What is news? Media applications Newspapers Magazines Radio Television Online media Introduction to ethics Ethics in journalism First Amendment freedoms Intellectual property Slander and Libel Sensationalism and Tabloids Persuasion Ethos, Pathos and Logos Bias Credibility Segment 2:
Research skills Prewriting Outlining Elements of the interview Lead sentence First draft Content editing Copyediting Revision Article writing Careers in journalism Educational requirements Interest inventory Presentation skills Creation of news media Collaboration Project planning Multi-media presentations
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Course Assessment and
Participation Requirements: |
To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful. |