Syllabus

Sport Journalism

Code
GIH334
Points
5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Health and Welfare
Subject field
Sport and Health Science (IDA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Sport and Health Science1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 07 February 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 07 February 2023.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

account for the developments in sports journalism
demonstrate an understanding of the difference between journalism and written PR
conduct sport journalism
write reportage, opinion columns, and other articles for journalistic and PR purposes
demonstrate an understanding of the various roles involved in editing and collaboratation within the editorial process
understand and respect the importance of deadlines.

Course Content

In the course the students learn account for the developments in sports journalism.
In the course the students learn how to conduct journalistic and PR interviews and how to write reportage, opinion columns, and other articles for journalistic. 
One part of the course is to demonstrate an understanding of the various roles involved in editing and collaboratation within the editorial process and
understand and respect the importance of deadlines.

Assessment

  • Written asignments

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

U-VG

To get VG the student must reciece VG on the last asignment

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Journalistic texts, PR texts, editorial work - 5 Credits | U–VG

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.