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critically develop one’s own excavations of news stories, through clear intelligible and engaging
text, attractive, touching and sentimental paragraphs; and suggest professional analysis and
evaluation of contemporary feature articles in local newspapers and magazines.

JOUR 360 Magazine Writing and Editing
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course focuses on writing and editing for magazines, periodicals and Web site
publications. Upon completion of the course, students are able to: compose and edit material
suitable for print magazines, periodicals and Web publications; assemble text, images and
design to reflect industry standards; create, commission and subedit copy; identify risk issues
related to copyrights and proposed solutions to avoid or minimize risk; and apply complex
house styles to publication materials.

JOUR 370 Mass Communication Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide basic knowledge of the law and the legal system in HK, with
particular emphasis on the legal aspects that affect mass communication. Upon completion of
the course, students will be able to describe the essence of law and the legal system in HK by
group projects and written assignments; apply basic legal principles in tackling simple legal
problems; and analyse critically the law affecting the profession of journalism.

JOUR 371 Newspaper Practicum
6 Terms; 3 Credits
The practicum course lasting for six semesters presents another facet of the training
programme for third-year students prior to their joining media organizations for summer
internship. The course enables students to learn the basic skills in journalism including ethics
in theory and practice, news reporting and writing, and newspaper and magazine editing.
Students work under the direct supervision of an instructor to learn the methodology to locate
contents for publication; the form in which they appear; the design and layout for either on-line
or print format. Students’ work will be refined by an editorial board of senior students. The
University has fully utilized the Internet platform to publish students’ works on the web, and
secured arrangements with local publications for students to participate in the production of
stories and features for designated columns of the publications involved.

JOUR 380 Business and Financial Reporting
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of business and
financial reporting and writing. It also explores the economic and financial landscapes of Hong
Kong and China, as well as other international markets. Upon completion of the course,
students will be able to describe the main features of the HK marketplace; translate business
events and economic indicators into articles that readers find interesting, informative and
helpful; interpret results announcements, financial statements, annual reports and other

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