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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
Students should be able to
demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the theory and practice of rural community newspapering
describe the major types and sources of news as well as determinants of newsworthy stories among rural dwellers
demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the criteria for assessing news for rural community newspapers; and
examine the peculiarities of writing news stories for rural community readers
Course contents
The concept and nature of the rural community newspaper. Functions of news and determinants of newsworthy stories for the rural community. Sources and steps of gathering news for rural community newspaper. Writing of news stories for rural community newspaper. Specialised and advanced reporting techniques for rural community newspaper.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study JMS 403.