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About the Course

Welcome to English for Journalism, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To enroll in this course for free, click on “Enroll now” and then select "Full Course. No certificate." This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism. In this course, you will explore print and digital media through authentic readings and video lectures, while expanding your vocabulary and increasing your ability to read, research, and develop local and global news stories. Unit 1 will provide an introduction to the history and principles of journalism. In unit 2, you will learn how to research, pitch, and interview. The next unit in the course will focus on the language needed to write newspaper and magazine articles, while unit 4 will cover the basics of broadcasting the news. In the final unit of the course, you will analyze the growth, impact, and challenges of digital news, while completing a reflection assignment that allows you to think about and discuss the recent changes to the field of journalism. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license. Supplemental reading materials were provided by Newsela, which publishes daily news articles at a level that's just right for each English language learner....

Top reviews

MA

Feb 19, 2020

I have found this course quite informative about the knowhow of journalism. Now I've come to know the principles of journalism and what are the skills needed for writing or broadcasting news stories.

TN

Oct 26, 2020

I took this class because I have started an online health magazine. And I learn so much. Thank you for such great teachings and the games lol. Those little games were something but they were fun.

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By anikwe b

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Oct 23, 2023

my first time taking online course and this happens to be the best.

By Nerea B

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Oct 29, 2021

It improved my English accuracy related to my studies field. Great!

By Raoul J L

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Oct 2, 2020

This is one of the best courses I've attended! Thank you very much.

By dashunchik

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May 20, 2020

I really love the course. So interesting. The teachers are amazing!

By Muhaiyo N

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Sep 4, 2017

Great online course with very simple and clear tasks. Thanks a lot.

By Luisa F

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Oct 10, 2016

Is a very good course! I loved it, because the topics are important

By Oscar D

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Sep 21, 2016

Excellent course! Congratulations to all the staff involved. Thanks

By Namrata M

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Jul 12, 2021

Thanks a lot to Courseracousera and both the instructors. Coursera

By Mehwish H

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Nov 29, 2018

this course is very informative. Teaching methodolgy is excellent.

By Yakoub B

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Mar 30, 2017

thank you very much ...in fact i love this your way of teaching...

By Juliana F d C

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Mar 25, 2017

Foi muito bem organizado, sem tantas tarefas, porém aprendi muito!

By Sonia M

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Sep 18, 2016

The course has been very useful. Thanks University of Pensilvania.

By Jean C

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Aug 19, 2016

it's a really nice course and the materials are easy to understand

By Alexandra D H

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Jan 31, 2022

I loved this course. I learned a lot about journalism vocabulary.

By sofio d

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Jan 10, 2021

It is very useful course. I am sure it will help me in my career.

By Sneha S

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Aug 16, 2018

The course is really of a good quality and easily understandable.

By Phan T N H

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Sep 7, 2023

The course is very useful for me to gain step to be a journalist

By Валерія М

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Aug 26, 2020

Excellent! Thank you, guys! A lot of new and useful information.

By Yingzhu C

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Jun 21, 2020

Absolutely recommended for those who are freshers of journalism!

By Claudia R

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Jun 19, 2020

Useful and excellent to understand how use english in my career.

By Paulina M P F

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May 15, 2018

I'm very happy to have the oportunity to do this course.

Thanks.

By Musa P

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Dec 26, 2017

Many thanks for sharing science, So that we can benefit from it.

By Áureo N

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Oct 28, 2016

The best course ever.

Thanks to everyone for the support given.

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By Wanda G

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Aug 17, 2016

Very good for me. I'm happy to be doing this course from Brazil.

By Azad p

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Nov 11, 2024

The have learned through this course a lot thank you very much.