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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

CS

Jul 12, 2020

I'm grateful for this course because I've gained different essential skills especially about journalism. Thank you Coursera and University of Pennsylvania for this great and unforgettable opportunity.

MA

Feb 18, 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.

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By Rizza M M R

Apr 25, 2020

The experience of learning through online has never been better.Thank you for making my first online class memorable Coursera team. More power!

By Borja S T

Jan 6, 2019

Buen contenido y actividades para realizar durante el curso. Lo único negativo: las clases de gramática de inglés, demasiado sencilla y básica.

By Zarina S

Oct 10, 2017

I find this course very interesting and effective. I liked the tasks and explanations given in the course. Strongly recommend it to the others!

By J.Kino

Nov 8, 2022

The course is very well prepared. It provides a good reflection about journalism besides a help in English.

Thank you very much for the course.

By Eniko K

Jul 26, 2017

After this course I gained high confidence to talk and write in English. I learned a lot and I enjoyed every moment of it. Thank you so much.

By Edgar D M

Aug 7, 2020

The topics are very timely and on point. The speakers are all adept and well-versed with their lessons. Thank you so much much! More power!

By Houari T

Jun 8, 2020

I love this app but the worst thing is that I'm waiting for my assignment to be reviewed to get my certificate. And it made me frustrated.

By Pavel G

Oct 5, 2016

I just love this course, I have acquired plenty of useful skills just what I need to improve my level of English and knowledge of Journalism

By Ashraf H

Apr 6, 2020

One of the best course specially for social science student if they want to express their thought through digital media this will help out.

By Karla M S

May 17, 2020

Es un curso excelente para quien quiere tener una introducción al periodismo, además a través de las lecciones se va reforzando el ingles.

By Ricardo S S

Mar 27, 2017

This is an excellent course for journalists around the world, who want to improve english focused in our profession . I recommend it 100%

By Ionell J T

Jul 29, 2017

The course is very simple yet is on-point on the essentials of Journalism in the English language. Good job! Thanks for all the help! :)

By Lara Z

May 12, 2020

It is a very interesting course. I learnt a lot of new contents about journalism that I did not know. Excellent! I highly recommend it!

By Renato M M

Oct 27, 2020

This is an excellent course for those who want to learn more about journalism and few tips about grammar. This course helped me a lot!

By Claudia A

Sep 1, 2017

This was a very useful course. It was easily to understand. The experience of shared with other people of other countries was amazing.

By Vinicius A

Dec 9, 2020

It was great for me. I've larned a lot of things that I will put in my career. Thank you so much for the teachers and the University.

By arif s

Aug 13, 2021

This was a great course which helped me in upgrading my skills and re-orient in profession of journalism.

Thanks.

Mohd Arif Siddiqui

By natalia d p

Jun 8, 2020

This course is excellent. Yo can learn vocabulary, grammar and principles about journalism. All of them with good technology tools.

By Anastasia D

Nov 11, 2019

Thank you for such informative and interesting course. Wish I could continue it with new tasks and information. Very good teachers!

By Victoria O A

Apr 18, 2023

The course content, tutors and learning aid and style are excellent. It was worth my time. I totally enjoyed the whole experience.

By Peter S

Mar 27, 2021

Great course, really enjoyed it.

One of the most interesting MOOCs I followed. Well made, excellent mixture of theory and exerices.

By Aygul A

Dec 9, 2016

It was a very nice and educational course for me. The exercises were fun and entertaining at the same time. I highly recommend it!

By Prabhu V

Sep 6, 2016

Ir is very wonderful course and it very valid course in India not only in india all over world journalist it 4th pillar of society

By Sakura M

May 18, 2017

It was my first time to complete online courses. It was competitive for me but I can tell I definitely improved my English skill.

By Paula M C A

Sep 19, 2021

I loved the course! Very complete, well explained. I liked the methodology, the quizzes and that not everything was peer review.