Course Highlights
  • Analyze and investigate all news you consume and become more informed
  • Tell a compelling story, both on paper and in person, that moves audiences and effectively conveys your point of view
  • Produce sharp, concise writing that gets your message across and leaves the reader wanting more
  • Effortlessly present in front of a crowd or in front of the camera with confidence
  • Comprehend the power and necessity of the freedom of the press and its role in our lives
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum

1 Topic
Welcome

6 Topics
The Importance of Journalists in a Democracy
The Politicalization of News
Technology and Journalism
The Corporatization of News
The Trivialization of News
Exercise: Review the News

12 Topics
Introduction
Hurricane Carla
Civil Rights Movement
Kennedy Assassination
Vietnam War
Nixon & Watergate
China & Tiananmen Square
Afghanistan
Iraq War
The Killian Documents
Election 2016
Exercise: Write Your Own Broadcast

4 Topics
Golden Interview Rules: Preparation and Listening
Case Study: Saddam Hussein
Case Study: Carly Simon
Exercise: The Importance of the Interview

3 Topics
To Write Well Think Well
Storytelling is Key
Exercise: Practice Writing

3 Topics
Presenting and Communicating
Speaking to The Camera
Exercise: Prepare a Speech

4 Topics
Rather's Rules for How to Stay Ahead
The Great Eight: Thoughts to Live By
Lessons Learned from World Leaders
Lessons for Journalists on Investigating Controversial Stories

1 Topic
Conclusion

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Dan Rather on Journalism & Finding the Truth in the News

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