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Introduction to Journalism
FEE
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Classes will be held
For more information, contact
Mrs Kaylyn Daniels
Email:
Entrance Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent - NQF 5 (in line with HEQSF)
- Written and verbal proficiency in English
Target Audience
Aspiring Journalists
Assessment and Certification
The assessments will be both formmative and summative.
The methods of formative assessments include:
- Activities
- Quizzes
- Assignments: Individual
The methods of summative assessments include:
- one project (and presentation)
- one test
- test includes:
recall and understanding: 40% analysis, application and creation: 60%
Mode: blended
Assessment for summative purposes occurs at the end of the cycle of learning
Tests questions are aligned to Bloom’s taxonomy
Important Dates and Times
Application Deadline: 2025-10-08
Course offered at: Cape Town Campus
Course lasts for: 8-10 weeks
Class times are: 16h30-19h30
Note about class dates:
The course takes place from 19:00 - 19:30.
Commencement date : 15 October 2025
Course Intake
Minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 students
Learning
Students are required to complete formative assessments throughout the duration of the course, based on all modules.
Learning Resources
Notes
PowerPoint Presentations
Industry-related Videos
Introducing journalism and media studies Text Book, 2010,Greer G, Pretoria Juta, ISBN (Bar code): 9780702176678
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