JOUR 221-2 News Reporting & Writing in Chinese

(2 Terms; 6 Credits)

This course emphasizes the principles and techniques of news gathering and writing in the Hong Kong environment. Through practical writing exercises, students will be able to master different aspects of news gathering, reporting and writing. Methods in covering crimes, courts, accidents, Legislative Council and District Board meetings etc. will be discussed through constant exercises. Students are trained to present stories and features in various forms and styles. In addition, styles and structure of news stories, research and interviewing techniques form part of the study. All practical writing exercises will be conducted under strict newsroom settings and conditions.