Core Module Information
Module title: Sports Journalism

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: JAC08115
Module leader: David Tanner
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Media and Humanities
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

The module will ask you to consider the key issues affecting sports journalism and engage you with contemporary sports journalism theory. The module will further engage you in a range of sports writing styles including the construction of a sports news story, a “live” sports event report as well as a feature article or profile piece. These pieces may be created in a variety of formats and mediums (print, online or broadcast). At the end of the module, you should feel able to produce a piece of sports journalism that is coherent, informative and interesting.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop insight into the ability to create sports news which will be illustrated through live match reports and sports features across print, broadcast and online platforms.

LO2: Differentiate between content creation for traditional and digital sports media.

LO3: Illustrate the ability to analyse and comment on live sports events.

LO4: Comprehend the changing nature and needs of sports media and the sports information marketplace.

LO5: Compare and contrast academic ideas about sports journalism.

LO6: Explain and express insights on the main concepts of sports journalism.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: David Tanner
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 36 Practical exercises to back up the theory and insight acquired into producing live match reports and commentary on sporting events as well as interview technique
Face To Face External visits 16 External visits to live sport events and sporting organisations
Online Guided independent study 148 You will work independently to illustrate your ability in media coverage of sporting events and issues
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 35 1~2~3~4~5~6 8 , WORDS= 1250 Essay
Portfolio 65 1~2~3~4~5~6 13 , WORDS= 2000 Portfolio
Component 1 subtotal: 35
Component 2 subtotal: 65
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
JAC08115 Sports journalism