Course Code
MCOM2033
Unit Bearing Information
3 units
Course Description
This course introduces the techniques of basic news and feature writing, develops students' abilities to read foreign news outlets regularly and work with professional sources.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to
· Identify newsworthy topics and to develop treatments of these topics into high impact, fact-driven stories;
· Apply the concepts and principles to writing breaking news;
· Apply the concepts and principles to writing feature news.
Course Schedule
Instructor
Dr. Vincent Hing Po LAM, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Medium of Instruction
English
Classroom
T6-502
Eligibility
A student who is currently studying for a bachelor degree.
Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite
Nil
Course Fee
RMB5,000 for UIC, HKBU and HKCHC students;
RMB7,500 for the students from other colleges/ universities.
Accomodation Fee
UIC students (Non-graduates): RMB10/ Person/ Day
UIC graduates: RMB60/ Person/ Day
HKBU, HKCHC and other students: RMB60/ Person/ Day
Note: The standard fee for summer accommodation in student hostel for 2025 is subject to final confirmation.