LT315-6-SP-CO:
Specialist Journalism
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2023/24
Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Inactive
Monday 15 January 2024
Friday 22 March 2024
15
28 March 2022
Requisites for this module
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This module enables you to pursue a subject of interest to you in greater depth, with a possible view to putting the knowledge and experience to use in a journalism role at some stage in your career. It involves you identifying and working with a mentor who is a leading practitioner in the field, and who is prepared to help you with access and advice as you research and produce a number of stories related to your specialism, in any medium.
The aim of the module is to develop and expand your knowledge of a particular subject area or branch of journalism. Having produced some work in your field that is publishable, the module seeks to facilitate the acquisition of more detailed knowledge and qualification in your chosen field in order to enhace your employment prospects.
At the end of this module, you will have:
1. developed specialist knowledge and experience in the area of your choice
2. produced a piece of work which demonstrates your interest and expertise in your chosen specialist area
No additional information available.
Anticipated teaching delivery: The teaching for this module is through one-to-one tutorials.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Tim Fenton, email: tfenton@essex.ac.uk.
Paul Anderson, Anthony Clavane, Tim Fenton, Karen Gooch, Penny Wrout
LiFTS General Office - email liftstt@essex.ac.uk.
Telephone 01206 872626
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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