ZURb1244 Opinion journalism

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Bc. Klára Kubíčková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Rudolf Burgr, Ph.D.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Boris Rafailov, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 Studio 527
Prerequisites (in Czech)
ZURb1107 Feature writing
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 5/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the genres of journalism, especially written journalism, both theoretically and practically. Students will gain knowledge about the key genres of opinion journalism (review, criticism, commentary, note, gloss) and more broadly about journalism in general, about the current form of genres in Czech journalism and will regularly create individual genres publishable in the media.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will:
. know the rules for writing opinion journalism and more broadly journalistic genres,
- gain an overview of the current form of Czech opinion journalism,
- will be able to create individual journalistic genres at a professional level, including critical reflection.
Syllabus
  • Main topics:
  • 1. Definition of basic concepts.
  • 2. Definitions of the terms.
  • 3. Written journalism in print media and online.
  • 4. Contemporary Czech journalism.
  • 5. Opinion genres.
  • 6. Genres of art criticism and reviews.
  • 7. Other journalistic genres with an emphasis on evaluation and opinion (interview, reportage, feature, story, feature, profile, portrait, medallion, obituary).
  • For a precise breakdown of topics and lessons by week, see the current syllabus in the course materials.
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation (reading), practical exercises, group discussions, analysis and critical reflection of texts, home seminar papers. Creating a media product.
Assessment methods
During the semester, students prepare a predetermined number of journalistic and professional seminar papers according to the assignment.
Assessment:
Evaluation of papers is only within the boundaries of pass/fail; all three papers must be passed to receive credit; those not passed must be reworked for acceptance.
Seminar attendance:
Unexcused absence from one class as defined by the SZŘ MU is permitted.
Work for the missed class, if any, must be made up.
See the current syllabus in the course materials for further details on grading and attendance.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
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