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BJC312Social Sciences Unitsintermediate

Techniques of Radio News Writting and Production

This course introduces students to the techniques of radio news writing and production. It explores the concept of news, sources of news, and factors that shape news selection. The course guides students on gathering relevant news materials and the production processes involved before dissemination. It marries the theory and practice of radio news, enhancing skills for radio broadcasting.

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78h
Study Time
13
Weeks
6h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Radio NewsNews WritingRadio ProductionBroadcast JournalismAudio Production

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

History of Radio

2

News Gathering

3

Radio News Writing Techniques

4

Radio Production Equipment

5

Radio Station Structure

6

Radio Programming

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (4 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Computer Based Tests

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Radio Journalist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Broadcast Producer

Apply your skills in this growing field

News Editor

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Content Creator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Radio Presenter

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

MediaBroadcastingJournalismEntertainmentPublic Relations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: General Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Overview of Radio

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the history of radio.
  • •Identify different types of radio technologies.
  • •Discuss the characteristics and functions of radio.
Week
2

Module 1: General Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Overview of News

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Define news and identify elements that make an event newsworthy.
  • •Discuss factors that influence news selection.
  • •Understand the relativism of news.
Week
3

Module 1: General Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Overview of Radio News

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Identify essentials of radio news.
  • •Understand how to gather radio news.
  • •Discuss the elements of radio news.
Week
4

Module 2: Writing Radio News

2h

Unit 1: Understanding Basic Concepts in Radio News

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand basic concepts in radio news production.
  • •Explain how relevant the concepts are to radio news.
  • •Focus on news sources and news gathering.
Week
5

Module 2: Writing Radio News

2h

Unit 2: Techniques for Radio News Writing

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Identify techniques for radio news writing.
  • •Discuss various contexts in which techniques can be applied.
  • •Identify basic concepts related to radio news.
Week
6

Module 2: Writing Radio News

2h

Unit 3: Programmes of a Radio Station

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Learn about different radio station programs.
  • •Discuss documentary programs and differentiate them from feature programs.
  • •Understand how various types of programs work on radio.
Week
7

Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production

2h

Unit 1: Understanding Radio Production

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand what radio production is all about.
  • •Explain the stages involved in radio production.
  • •Learn how to package programs for production and presentation.
Week
8

Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production

2h

Unit 2: Radio Production Equipment

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand the basics of radio transmitter operation.
  • •Explain what a microphone does in a radio studio.
  • •Identify basic studio equipment and their functions.
Week
9

Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production

2h

Unit 3: Structure of a Radio Station

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Understand the structure of a radio station.
  • •Learn how the administrative department works.
  • •Understand the functions of other departments.
Week
10

Module 1: General Introduction

6h

Unit 1: Overview of Radio

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 1: General Introduction.
  • •Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.
  • •Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT).

Unit 2: Overview of News

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 1: General Introduction.
  • •Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.
  • •Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT).
Week
11

Module 2: Writing Radio News

6h

Unit 1: Understanding Basic Concepts in Radio News

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 2: Writing Radio News.
  • •Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.
  • •Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT).

Unit 2: Techniques for Radio News Writing

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 2: Writing Radio News.
  • •Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.
  • •Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT).
Week
12

Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production

6h

Unit 1: Understanding Radio Production

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production.
  • •Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.
  • •Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT).

Unit 2: Radio Production Equipment

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production.
  • •Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.
  • •Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT).
Week
13

Module 1: General Introduction

6h

Unit 3: Overview of Radio News

6 study hours
  • •Complete all assignments and TMAs.
  • •Focus on areas of weakness identified during the course.
  • •Final preparation for the final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives and summaries to reinforce key concepts.

2

Practice writing radio news scripts using different techniques discussed in Module 2.

3

Familiarize yourself with radio production equipment and their functions (Module 3).

4

Create mind maps linking news values, sources, and selection criteria (Module 1).

5

Study past CBT questions and TMAs to understand the exam format.

6

Allocate specific time slots for each module and unit during your revision schedule.

7

Focus on understanding the differences between radio news and other forms of journalism.

8

Practice identifying and correcting common errors in radio news writing.

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