REPORTAGE & INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE (2/2 SCU)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 – Identify ethical standards for using sources and quotations; LO2 – explain differentiate between structured and spontaneous questioning techniques in interviews; LO3 – Produce Create a short reportage piece (print, audio, or multimedia) that demonstrates ethical sourcing, compelling narrative techniques, and strong editing.

Topics:

1. Ethics of Anonymous Sources and Source Protection;
2. Attribution and Verification of Quotes;
3. Neutral Language in Interviews;
4. Preparing Leads and Context for Interviews;
5. Structured vs. Spontaneous Questioning;
6. Follow-Up and Probing Techniques;
7. Handling Reluctant or Defensive Sources;
8. Soundbites and Audio/Video Quotations in Reportage;
9. Recording and Transcription Practices;
10. Narrative Techniques: Visual and Verbal Description;
11. Field Interviews vs. Studio or Remote Interviews;
12. Integrating Data, Documents, and Interviews;
13. Self-Editing and Corrections in Reportage;
14. Ethics of Anonymous Sources and Source Protection;
15. Attribution and Verification of Quotes;
16. Neutral Language in Interviews;
17. Preparing Leads and Context for Interviews;
18. Structured vs. Spontaneous Questioning;
19. Follow-Up and Probing Techniques;
20. Handling Reluctant or Defensive Sources;
21. Soundbites and Audio/Video Quotations in Reportage;
22. Recording and Transcription Practices;
23. Narrative Techniques: Visual and Verbal Description;
24. Field Interviews vs. Studio or Remote Interviews;
25. Integrating Data, Documents, and Interviews;
26. Self-Editing and Corrections in Reportage.