During this course, I learned a lot about journalism. One of the main lessons was about the important media terms like "scoop," "infographic," and "storyboard," which help in creating media content.
I also learned about media laws that protect freedom of speech including digital media regulations which is crucial given how much media is now online, and we have see what are libel and slander too .
Another key area was media ethics. We talked about the importance of accuracy, transparency, and minimizing harm in reporting. This means always checking facts and being honest and fair in our reporting to avoid causing unnecessary harm to any person.
We looked at a media register glossary, learning terms like "broadcast," "caption," "headline", and "deadlines," in an alphabetical way, which are all important in the daily work of media professionals.
Also I have seen a video of the history of journalism. I learned about its ancient origins in Egypt, the rise of yellow journalism, and the impact of digital media. This historical context helped me understand how journalism has evolved over time.
One interesting part of the course for me was watching a video about feature journalism writing. I learned what makes a good feature story, its characteristics, and how to write a compelling lead to grab readers' attention by saying facts with creative way of writing.
Overall, this course provided me with a solid foundation in journalism, from writing techniques and key terminology to legal and ethical considerations and the history of the field.