In the media world today everyone wants to have some knowledge about working of the journalism work. Present MOOC on the introduction of Journalism provides information about the principles of Journalism. This free online course is offered by University of Strathclyde and Future Learn. The session will start from September 7, 2015. The duration of the course is of 6 weeks. The course has no formal requirements – rather than prior journalistic knowledge or experience.

Course Details In Brief

Level: Introductory
Length: 6 weeks
Effort: 4 hours pw
Subject: English
Institution: University of Strathclyde and Future Learn
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: Starts 7th September 2015.

Why Choose University of Strathclyde MOOC?

This is a free online course it can be accessed free of charge. The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university. The University was named UK University of the Year in the 2012 Times Higher Education Awards.Applicant will receive Statement of Accomplishment. Each week contains a variety of learning activities that will introduce concepts, challenge assumptions, facilitate understanding and hone new skills. You’ll be encouraged to discuss your thoughts with peers and tutors, generate and edit small pieces of writing, and comment on others’ work. Two feature articles written by learners as part of this course have been republished on the blog.

Course Introduction

This free online course is aimed at those curious about journalism and looking to gain a better understanding of what the subject entails. Run by a team of internationally-renowned scholars and journalism practitioners at the University of Strathclyde, it gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the professional world of reporters and editors.

The course contains six topics – what makes a good news story; writing news; writing features; opinion writing; politics and journalism; and investigative journalism – and explores these in relation to a case study running throughout the six weeks. Although the scenario is entirely fictitious, participants will engage in tasks and discussions that reflect real-life situations in journalism.

You Will Learn

After completing this course students will learn about the key principles and debates in journalism and enact the role of a journalist in the context of an escalating story.

For detailed information go through Future Learn.