Course Description
This project course involves the learner working with an academic advisor and a journalism mentor to develop a digital journalistic project in their chosen area of editorial specialisation. Regular face-to-face classes will be run throughout the semester canvassing advanced multimedia production, storytelling and project management.
Required Readings
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Maguire, M. (2014) Advanced reporting: essential skills for 21st century journalists. New York: Routledge. Call Number: PN 4775 .M34 2015 |
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Shaw, I. S. (2016). Business journalism: a critical political economy approach. Milton Park, Abingdon: Routledge. Call Number: PN 4784.C7 .S53 2016 |
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Turner B. & Orange, R. (Eds.) (2012). Specialist Journalism. London: Routledge. Call Number: PN 4784.S58 .S64 2013 |
Recommended Readings
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Burum, I. (2016). Democratizing journalism through mobile media: the Mojo revolution. New York: Routledge. Call Number: PN 4784.C615 .B67 2016 |
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de Burgh, H. (2008). Investigative journalism. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Call Number: PN 4781 .I57 2008 |
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Gaines, W. C. (2008). Investigative journalism: proven strategies for reporting the story. Washington DC: CQ Press. Call Number: PN 4781 .G35 2008 |
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Hunter, M. L. (Ed.) (2012). The global investigative journalism casebook. Paris: UNESCO. |
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Schiffrin, A. (Ed.) (2014). Global muckraking: 100 years of investigative journalism from around the world. New York: The New Press. Call Number: PN 4781 .G56 2014 |
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Spark, D. (2013). Investigative reporting: a study in technique. Oxford: Focal Press. Call Number: PN 4781 .S69 2013 |
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