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About the Course

This course will guide you through the basic elements of professional journalism and the news values and ethics of covering real-world issues and events. The overview and examples of the types of news coverage helps introduce the different types of journalism, such as social media, multimedia, print, visual and broadcast, and how professional journalists effectively use each format....

Top reviews

AG

Apr 26, 2020

Very good because it is taught about all the basics of journalists. Various case studies also train me to be able to think more with the mindset of a journalist. I highly recommend this class.

DS

Jun 7, 2020

I really enjoyed learning all of the different parts dealing with Journalism. I thought that the videos and the light reading made for a great learning experience. Thanks, Denise Shannon.

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By Moosa M

Aug 28, 2020

It is very effective and introduces news media in a very easy to understand way. The ethics covered here are fundamental for any journalist.

By Daniel A

Apr 6, 2016

A great place to start for blossoming journalists. This will teach you basic skills that you utilize many times in a journalism career.

By aman g

Apr 4, 2016

Awesome course on ethics of journalism and also describes how to gain the TRP news channel or websites etc. sensationalize the news

By Marytha T

Jul 13, 2020

I have always dreamt to be a journalist. This intro course really helped me to understand journalism in a more comprehensive way!

By Dan M

Sep 9, 2018

This course would be a little underwhelming on its own, but it works great as an introduction to the 5 course series.

By Maysaa A

Feb 5, 2017

very engaging, and has shown me that credible content and engaging content do not have to be seperte from each other.

By Asil A

Sep 16, 2016

The course is quite interesting, but I have not given it a 5 star because the quality of some videos is very poor.

By Gabrielle M E

Mar 17, 2023

Useful content, but it could have been a little more in-depth. Looking forward to finishing the specialization!

By Jeronne d V

Nov 30, 2020

Very competent, prepared personnel. Gives a good mini-glimpse of the profession and provides unique insights.

By Jeremy A

Jul 11, 2018

A nice overview of journalism's purpose, highlighting the tasks and hurdles involved in reporting the news.

By 张骞予

Mar 26, 2020

This is a basic theory course of journalism. The teachers are very nice, and very clear explanation.

By Lottie P

Jul 20, 2022

Great, but sometimes I feel as though there could be a little more detail and exploration!

By Chu X

Nov 4, 2019

It is hard to finish the homework of reviewing works , because the amount is really small.

By Tanica c

Mar 10, 2021

As much as it was a lot of reading i also learnt a lot and was challenged quite a bit.

By Tomelilla G

Apr 27, 2020

Great starting point to get a taste of what the journalistic world has to offer.

By Zoe D

Feb 22, 2017

Well structured course and excellent distribution of content and variety.

By Jose A

Jun 8, 2020

Quizzes are a little bit too easy, but the info is definitely valuable.

By Joshua A

Nov 11, 2021

good foundational basics to the world of journalism...........

By Ananyanarayan D

Nov 24, 2022

A solid course as far as an intro to journalism is concerned.

By Raquel F

Aug 2, 2019

The debates were introductory. I would like something deeper.

By Isabel S

Apr 25, 2016

Awesome opportunity to update your journalistic skills.

By Jack M

Jul 17, 2017

I found it informative and a good place to start.

By Corissa J P

Jun 30, 2021

This is a good introduction to journalism!

By Sritam D

Apr 27, 2020

Foundational course about Journalism.

By Melwyn S P

Jul 5, 2020

The course was pretty useful.