What is News?

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.

• Understand fundamentals of professional journalism and news types
• Recognize ethical standards in news coverage
• Differentiate between media formats and news delivery

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions and complete short activities