INDONESIAN LANGUAGE (4 SCU)

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: demonstrate the ability to write a grammatically correct, accurate, objective, and comprehensive account of a news/public event for print, broadcast, and the Web, among other formats and styles, in proper Bahasa Indonesia; apply a deep understanding and good application of EYD for journalism; perform basic skills and knowledge of literary journalism; as well as demonstrate proper editing skills in Bahasa Indonesia.

Topics:

This course treats feature writing and editing as a distinctive form of news journalism in Bahasa Indonesia.  The course includes technical aspects of writing feature articles as well as how to draw on storytelling to add interest. Students will contribute to the production of a monthly newspaper by participating in story assignments, editing, page design, and production. Students will also demonstrate skills in editing news, features, and opinions.

Pre-requisite(s): Introduction to Journalism & Interview Techniques