Lectures & Journalism
Introduction
The course Lectures & Journalism – in the second year of the Honours College – runs for the duration of the academic year 2014 – 2015. The course has two connected parts: a series of lectures from different disciplines and organizations and a writing clinic. The general aim of this course is to stimulate you to expand your knowledge in a wide range of subjects, follow your curiosity and develop a constructive and critical attitude as well as enhance your writing skills.
Language
English/Dutch
Course outline
This course consists of two parts.
Part 1.
You will attend at least 10 lectures (there is no maximum) from the list presented on Blackboard. These lectures present different perspectives from a range of disciplines – such as political sciences, public administration, humanities, archaeology, etc. and from various organizations. An overview of these lectures can be found in the Calendar Lectures 2014-2015.pdf on blackboard. Please consult the calendar on a regular basis as updates will be made available during the academic year when new opportunities arise.
Most lectures are free of charge, however, for some lectures you will have to buy a ticket. If you choose to attend such a lecture beware of these costs. Of course you can avoid the ones you have to pay for. It might also be possible that you have to register, please make sure you do so. In order to show you have attended the ten lectures, use the attendance card (see below).
You are required to hand in a review of 8 out of 10 lectures. You are free to choose which one. The review has to be uploaded on blackboard via Turn it in within two weeks after the lecture and before 23.00 PM. A format for the review can be found below and on blackboard Lectures & Journalism – assignments. These reviews will be used as input for the writing clinics.
Part 2.
The writing clinic will be taught in English or in Dutch. You are free to choose which one, however, once chosen you are expected to stay in that class (for schedules see below). The clinic consists of five meetings. Each meeting addresses a different writing topic, for instance “the structure of a good newspaper article”. In these meetings you will not only work with theories of journalism, but you will also practice different writing styles such as reviews and columns.
Learning aims:
At the end of this course you are able to: – analyze lectures and detect the main points; – reflect in a critical way on subjects discussed as well as on your own learning process; – formulate a well-founded opinion; – use a range of writing skills;
And you will have: – gained or extended your knowledge in a wide range of subjects; – developed a constructive and critical attitude.
Assessment
reviews, several writing assignments
To receive the 3 EC credits:
1. hand in the Lecture attendance card with the necessary appendices for at least 10 lectures (hand in Lecture attendance card to contact persons above).
2. hand in 8 reviews of lectures you have attended
3. succesfully complete the Journalism course.
Structure of the course
An overview & schedule of all lectures can be found on blackboard (Calendar Lectures). Please keep in mind that the calendar will be updated on a regular basis. You will attend at least 10 lectures (there is no maximum).
The writing clinics will be on Monday from 18.45 – 21.00u on the following dates:
Writing clinic English (dates not yet confirmed)
Monday November 17th 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Monday December 8th 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Monday January 12th 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Monday February 2nd 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Monday February 16th 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Writing clinic Dutch
Monday November 17th 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Monday December 8th 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Monday January 12th 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Monday February 2nd 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Monday February 16th 18.45 – 21.00 PM
Sign up for Writing clinic
Go to Blackboard. Find the course Lectures & Journalism. Choose either the English or the Dutch version to sign up via a WIKI.
Location
The English writing clinics will be taught at the Faculty Campus The Hague (room will be announced on blackboard).
The Dutch writing clinic will be taught at the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences (room will be announced on blackboard).