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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

English for Journalists, Part 2 online course offers instructions for individuals who are learning journalism or working journalists. They get to practice English language development and improve their English proficiency. Candidates will explore key topics essential to journalism such as free speech, freedom of the press, and media trends.

Individuals with a penchant for writing and an interest in journalism are encouraged to join the English for Journalists, Part 2 course by edX. where issues of English vocabulary, grammar, and idioms will be explored. The course curriculum will let the candidates learn the science and technology in journalism, sports writing, broadcast, humor, and satirical writing. The US Department of State has sponsored this training course.

English for Journalists, Part 2 programme is a five-week-long intermediate communication course. edX has developed this course in partnership with the Voice of America, the Regional English Language Office in Central and Southeastern Europe, and educators of the English language in Central and Eastern Europe. It offers self-paced learning for individuals but with a limited audit access to the course material whereas the verified track offers only unlimited access to the course materials. All classes are online with transcripts of videos in English.

The Highlights

An intermediate course in the Communication domain
Online course
Course educator from the University of California, Berkeley
Instructor-paced learning
Sponsored by the US Department of State
Certificate course
Short-term course
Course length: Five weeks
Study time requirement of three to four hours per week
Videos with English transcripts

Programme Offerings

University of California Berkeley course educator
Short-term course
An intermediate course in the Communication domain
Videos with English transcripts
Course length: Five weeks
Certificate Course
Online Course
Self-paced learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 8253	yes	UC Berkeley

English for Journalists, Part 2 program by edX is a free course and does not require a program fee. However, individuals who want to qualify for a certificate should pay Rs. 8,253

English for Journalists, Part 2 course fee structure

Course Name	Fee in INR
English for Journalists, Part 2	Free
English for Journalists, Part 2 (Certificate experience)	Rs. 8,253

Eligibility Criteria

To join the English for Journalists, Part 2 certification programme, individuals should be aware of basic journalism concepts such as lede, op-ed, follow-up, etc.

What you will learn

Communication skillsLanguage skills

English for Journalists, Part 2 programme will provide individuals with information about various topics such as:

Improving English vocabulary and grammar to write more effective stories
Effective communication with others in interviews and reports
Different news writing styles, such as broadcast, sports, humour, and satire
Understanding the current issues faced by journalists on a global scale
The ways science and technology affect journalism
Understanding issues that apply to journalism in terms of ethics, equality, and fairness

Who it is for

Journalist

While the English for Journalists, Part 2 certification programme is suited for anyone interested in improving their English proficiency and have a penchant for writing, it is especially recommended for:

Students pursuing an education in journalism
Working journalists

Admission Details

Individuals can join the English for Journalists, Part 2 certification programme by following these simple steps:

Go to the edX website and sign in/sign up using a valid email address.
Search for “English for Journalists, Part 2” on the website or visit https://www.edx.org/learn/english/university-of-california-berkeley-english-for-journalists-part-2 and click on “Enroll Now.”
Select between two options - whether you want to qualify for a certificate or not. If not, you can directly join the course. If yes, then after payment of the fee you can join the course.

Application Details

Individuals can apply for the English for Journalists, Part 2 online course by registering on the edX website using an email address. They can also use their Apple, Microsoft, Google, or Facebook accounts for registration by linking either of them to edX. They need not fill a lengthy application form for this edX course.