- •Preface
- •B roadening the horizons Text 1 journalism is a hard life
- •Text 2 a journalist
- •When you think of a journalist, what comes to your mind?
- •Text 3 the personality of a journalist
- •Communication activities
- •How do you describe your character? Is it:
- •What do you feel about other people?
- •Работай увлеченно! (Заповедь № 1)
- •Работай планомерно! (Заповедь № 3)
- •Не мешать развитию событий! (Заповедь № 6)
- •Task 10
- •Task 11
- •Task 12 Read the following statements and quotations. Give your comments on them.
- •Achievement test Task 1
- •(13 Points) Task 3
- •Unit II the major discipline and its scope training and careers in journalism
- •Topic preview
- •Text 1 being a journalist
- •The national council
- •For the training of journalists.
- •A brief history
- •Comprehension Check
- •It’s important for any journalist to have good qualifications. Choose one of the following statements and be ready to speak about the necessity to be diligent in studies to be a success in life.
- •Imagine that you are to explain the steps and possibilities of education for future journalists. Make a short presentation to the rest of the group and answer the questions they may have.
- •Text 3 training for journalism in the uk
- •C ommunication activities
- •1. Prepare a presentation about the training of journalists in Belarus:
- •Imagine that you study in Great Britain as an exchange student. Tell your British group-mates how training of journalists is organized in Belarus.
- •Translation activities
- •A chievement test
- •The qualities and qualifications of a journalist
- •R eading
- •Text 1 work of a foreign correspondent
- •Text 2 what makes a good journalist?
- •Grammar in use
- •W riting
- •1. Read the text below about the work of a journalist and ask all kinds of questions on the text. Write them down.
- •2. Write a list of words and expressions you would memorize and use in the further discussions in class about the profession of a journalist.
- •Brief overview of the 10 essay writing steps Below are brief summaries of each of the ten steps to writing an essay.
- •Harvard, Leadership through Dedication
- •Unit II the major discipline and its scope training and careers in journalism
- •Reinforcing and expanding vocabulary
- •Distance learning an introduction to nctj distance learning courses
- •Text 3 train as a journalist – some careers advice
- •G rammar in use
- •Task 2 Study the reference material and examples to do the exercises, which follow.
- •При преобразовании из действительного залога в страдательный:
- •I read newspapers in the evening.
- •I can’t answer your question
- •Grammar test Task 1
- •W riting
- •Underline errors of spelling, logic and punctuation. Names and numbers are correct
- •Journalism's first obligation is to tell the truth
- •Its practitioners must maintain an independence from those they cover
- •It must strive to make the significant interesting and relevant
- •It must keep the news comprehensive and proportional
- •Its practitioners must be allowed to exercise their personal conscience
- •Part III
- •Supplementary reading
- •Journnalism is an important job
- •Text 2 why I became a journalist
- •Introduction
- •Text 3 types of journalism
- •Text 4 starting out
- •Text 5 work in local & national newspapers
- •Text 6 freelancing and casual work
- •Text 7 career development
- •Text 8 so why did you become a journalist?
- •Text 9 why journalism isn‘t a profession
- •Text 10 nctj logbook launched
- •Text 14 being a television reporter
- •Picking your exam subjects
- •Text 15 ten top tips for successful freelancing
- •What does a journalist do?
- •Text 16 the nctj
- •Text 17 the code of conduct sets out the union's policy with regard to the ethics and
- •Values of journalism
- •Text 1 work of a foreign correspondent
- •Text 2 what makes a good journalist?
- •Grammar in use
- •Unit II the major discipline and its scope training and careers in journalism
- •Text 3 train as a journlaist – some careers advice Task 1
- •Task 4.
- •Glossary
- •Bibliography and primary resourses
Grammar in use
Task 1
Supply the blanks with the necessary prepositions.
If you hope to work for a large publication or production company, your best bet is a solid education.
Attending journalism school, also called J-school, is an investment in your future.
¾ of the workers in television and radio news say they are “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their jobs.
Experience gained in TV and radio news is valuable for PR and media relations.
There are plenty of career options (tv, radio, magazines, newspapers, books and then writing, editing, photography etc)in journalism.
Since your salary will increase with each level of education that you complete, it is wise to look for employment with a mid-sized publisher after completing your bachelor’s degree.
This combination of actively working craft as you advance your education is your best recipe for success.
Task 2
Underline the Infinitive and define its form.
The journalists’ primary objective is to educate , entertain, inform.
To be a good journalist you must have a great deal of curiosity.
She doesn’t seem to be writing anything now.
This reporter is unhappy to have failed his staff.
To oversee all the operations is the primary purpose of the managing editor.
He was very glad to have employed foreign reporters for his magazine.
New sources of information are to be found.
He seems to be reading something now.
To pass the exams she reads many books about the practical principles of book editing.
Indef. Active
Indef. Active
Cont. Active
Perf .Active
Indef. Active
Perfect Active
Indef. Passive
Cont. Active
Indef. Active
Task 3
Change the sentences so as to use the Participle.
Turning slowly the interviewee went out of the room.
When illustrating the periodicals they used many coloured pictures.
I picked up the newspaper lying on the floor.
The journal bought by my friend was an illustrated one.
Having finished the article he gave it to the editor.
I listened to the radio broadcasting the latest news.
The article written by my friend is read with great interest.
Having aroused the interest of a considerable number of readers the advertisement was published in the evening issue.
Task 6
Change the sentences and use Complex Subject.
The programme is expected to be a success.
This man is said to have occupied the position of a chief editor in “the Times” 15 years ago.
That news was heard to spread very fast.
The article is believed to have been written by a Foreign Correspondent.
The language of the article turned out to be quite easy.
GRAMMAR TEST
Task 1
Fill in the prepositions.
A journalist must be a model of competence himself. People often apply for his advice and help in difficult life situations. His honest position and objective information can help to solve a lot of problems and do much in bringing up the younger generation. To serve the interests of people is the main purpose of any good journalist. It is not so easy as it may seem at first. One should have courage to defend one’s point of view and to speak and write the truth about the facts and events going on around. In spite of all difficulties, responsibility and even danger in the work of a journalist I consider this profession to be one of the most romantic and want to connect my life with journalism.
Task 2
Open the brackets using Participles.
Arriving (обст.врем) at the station, I gave a call to the editor.
Having (обст.причины) plenty of time before the conference the reporters decided to check the photo equipment.
Knowing ( обст.причины)English well he translated the article without a dictionary.
He sat in the armchair reading (обст. Образа действия) a newspaper.
While writing ( обст врем.) articles about important events it is necessary to give a detailed description.
Having collected ( обст.врем.)all the material, he was able to write a report on the event.
Being asked (прич.оборот, Past Participle) if he intended to return soon, he answered that he would be away for about 3 months.
A read (Past Participle) newspaper was lying on the table.
Task 3
Translate the sentences into English.
I like the articles written by this reporter.
This is the interview which is being spoken so much about.
I would like the article to be published today.
I believe the interview will be ready for publishing in a couple of days.
When he was given more time, he was able to translate the article.
She was sitting in the armchair looking through newspapers.