Journalism

During the Journalism programme, students will learn about the vital foundations of journalism, understanding what makes a story newsworthy. We will cover the different elements that make up a story, and learn how structure works to make content more engaging.

Students will practise finding and using trustworthy sources, learning about the importance of accuracy and the dangers of false information, rumours, and misinformation.

We will also work on interview techniques, learning how to ask good questions, listen carefully, and take clear notes, before moving on to cover the importance of meeting deadlines, editing, and time management.

Clear messaging is very important in journalism, so we will learn about clarity of language and avoiding misinterpretation, helping students share information clearly. We will also discuss propaganda and news sources, learning how to recognise biased information.

Students will also explore multimedia and photojournalism, learning how photos and videos support stories. Additionally, we will explore audio Journalism, learning how podcasts and radio programmes tell stories. For more advanced skills, students will learn about investigative journalism, discovering how to find hidden stories.

Ethics, freedom of the press, and why Journalism matters are also key topics, helping students understand the role of the media in society.

Before arrival, students with English as a second language will be asked to complete a British Council English Language Test. We do this to make sure that everyone is in a suitable class and gets the most out of their time at ISSOS.