Course Code

MCOM3263

Unit Bearing Information

3 units

Course Description

This course introduces the principles and techniques of gathering, selecting and presenting information in a style appropriate to online and print journalism in Chinese. Emphasis is put on stimulating the students' interest in social events around them. The course prepares students for more advanced forms of journalism for the FYP projects and News Competition in Chinese as well building a portfolio in Chinese for internships. Reference is made to the local context in the discussion of the news language.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to

· Analyse news critically by applying fundamental principles of journalism and codes of professional ethicse;

· Explain the process of news gathering and production in the local context;

· Identify information needed to produce news stories;

· Report local news stories of different types;

· Write a hard news story in Chinese.

Course Schedule

Instructor

Dr. Vincent Hing Po LAM, Assistant Professor, The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Medium of Instruction

English

Classroom

T7-401

Eligibility

A student who is currently studying for a bachelor degree.

Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite

Nil

Course Fee

1. RMB5,000 for BNBU, HKBU and HKCHC students;

2. RMB7,500 for the students from other colleges/ universities.

Accomodation Fee

1. BNBU students (Non-graduates): RMB10/ Person/ Day

2. BNBU graduates: RMB60/ Person/ Day

3. HKBU, HKCHC and other students: RMB60/ Person/ Day

Note: The standard fee for summer accommodation in student hostel for 2026 is subject to final confirmation.