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About the Course

Welcome to English for Journalism, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To enroll in this course for free, click on “Enroll now” and then select "Full Course. No certificate." This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism. In this course, you will explore print and digital media through authentic readings and video lectures, while expanding your vocabulary and increasing your ability to read, research, and develop local and global news stories. Unit 1 will provide an introduction to the history and principles of journalism. In unit 2, you will learn how to research, pitch, and interview. The next unit in the course will focus on the language needed to write newspaper and magazine articles, while unit 4 will cover the basics of broadcasting the news. In the final unit of the course, you will analyze the growth, impact, and challenges of digital news, while completing a reflection assignment that allows you to think about and discuss the recent changes to the field of journalism. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license. Supplemental reading materials were provided by Newsela, which publishes daily news articles at a level that's just right for each English language learner....

Top reviews

JG

Nov 30, 2023

Well, my goal was to learn and to practice english and I really got it. The structure of the program is really useful, this is the first time that I do a course on Coursera and I recommend it.

JR

Mar 2, 2017

One of the best courses I have finished in the last years. A very well organized and dynamic course. Teachers with a lot of experience and good expertise in the area of teaching. 100% recommended!

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By Dolly S

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Feb 11, 2022

Well designed course!!

By Deisy P B G

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Mar 13, 2020

Excelent..!! I love it

By Enkhtenger N

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Dec 11, 2019

Thank you so much. ^_^

By Daniel T

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Jun 22, 2017

It was great course ..

By Hamza J

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Apr 22, 2025

it was so interesting

By Darya G

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Jan 3, 2018

I like it! Great job!

By 顾可飞

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Aug 26, 2016

good coursera for me！

By Hanah D

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Oct 22, 2021

Thank you very much!

By Carlos M

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Aug 18, 2020

Good for non natives

By Lucero R H

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May 15, 2020

Excelent experience.

By monu k

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Jan 22, 2018

wonderful experience

By Veronica l L

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Jul 10, 2017

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!

By Abdul G A

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Mar 30, 2017

really great course

By Thiago Q d N

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Mar 22, 2017

Its a very good MOOC

By Madhumita R

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Oct 1, 2016

I loved this course!

By Nedall A

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Sep 19, 2016

thank you very much

By Sandeep S

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Dec 24, 2024

A great experience.

By JANINE E L

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May 10, 2022

I have learned well

By Lưu T L H

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Aug 3, 2021

I enjoy the course!

By Andy L

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Sep 11, 2020

An excellent course

By Kanika T ( D F

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May 14, 2020

Highly recommended!

By Isaque F

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Jan 27, 2017

I very good course!

By Rosmizul R

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Sep 19, 2016

Highly recommended!

By Lawrence H

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Jun 13, 2023

why can't 100% : D

By Kwame D

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Sep 16, 2021

Fun and Educative