Магистратура
2026/2027
Как писать информационные тексты на английском языке
Статус:
Курс по выбору (Современная журналистика)
Кто читает:
Институт медиа
Где читается:
Факультет креативных индустрий
Когда читается:
2-й курс, 3 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
32
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course, "Text editing for International Media," is designed to equip students with the advanced editorial skills necessary to thrive in the complex and fast-paced global news environment. It moves beyond basic copyediting to address the unique challenges of preparing text for an international audience, including cultural sensitivity, clarity for non-native readers, and adherence to diverse style guides . The practical component of the course offers hands-on experience with a wide array of texts, from wire-service reports and press releases to opinion pieces and social media content. Students will engage in rigorous editing exercises, focusing on syntax, grammar, and style while also tackling higher-level concerns such as structural coherence, sourcing, and the ethical implications of editorial choices. Special attention is given to the integration of multimedia elements and the editor's role in enhancing a story's impact across digital, print, and broadcast formats. By the end of the course, students will have developed a robust editorial portfolio and a keen critical eye, preparing them for a career in international journalism, publishing, or corporate communications where precision and cultural awareness are paramount.
Learning Objectives
- To write and edit professional news content, displaying a command of grammar, spelling, syntax and style of Russian and International Media
- To gain the understanding of the need for fairness, accuracy and expediency in news stories.
- To demonstrate basic skills of interviewing and researching.
- To teach the ability to walk into a newsroom and contribute as an editor and/or multimedia journalist —that means being proficient in reporting, writing, social media and identification of supporting multi-media elements.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Writes news articles in the inverted trapeze and feature style.
- Be able to identify news value and execute articles that contain news value.
- Interview appropriate live human experts in person, and take accurate notes that are utilized in articles to provide paraphrased facts and supporting quotes.
- Develop and edit story ideas that will serve international audience.
- Utilize social media in a professionally constructive way.
- Understand and create multimedia elements and full packages.
Course Contents
- Understanding Newsworthiness and Editing
- Writing and Editing for Different Media
- Editing for Accuracy and Impact
- Story editing for various news platforms
Assessment Elements
- Writing newsworthy story
- Editing the story for various platforms The taks: reduce the story by one-third for web
- Editing headlines for international news
- Editing stories for various platforms
- Activity on seminars
- Final task
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 3rd module0.1 * Writing newsworthy story + 0.1 * Editing the story for various platforms The taks: reduce the story by one-third for web + 0.1 * Editing headlines for international news + 0.2 * Activity on seminars + 0.2 * Editing stories for various platforms + 0.3 * Final task
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- International news flow online : global views with local perspectives, Segev, E., 2016
- Magazine editing : in print and online, Morrish, J., 2012
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- The technique of film and video editing : history, theory, and practice, Dancyger, K., 2011