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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 engage you in a range of sports writing styles and practical skills, 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 media (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.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, 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 Practical classes and workshops 36 You will be producing practical exercises, including creating live match reports (written and video), and commentary on sporting events as well as interview technique.
Face To Face External visits 16 The module leader will arrange class field trips 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. You are encouraged to attend sports events and matches in your own time. You may wish to volunteer in the media department at sports clubs.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Practical Skills Assessment 35 1~2~3~4 Week 8 HOURS= 2x400wd 2x45sec You will write two sports news stories of 400 words each, created for print and or online. Both should be supported by videos, retelling the same stories for social media audiences. The two videos should be recorded on your smartphone as pieces to camera. The duration of each video should be 45 seconds.
Practical Skills Assessment 65 1~2~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 1750w 2x45secs You will produce a match report (or a report on a sporting event) of 750 words and a feature or profile piece of 1000 words. Both are to be created for print and online audiences. The match report should include reaction (quotes). Both should be supported by videos, retelling the same stories for social media audiences. The videos should be recorded on your smartphone as pieces to camera, duration 30 - 45 seconds.
Component 1 subtotal: 35
Component 2 subtotal: 65
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
JAC08115 Sports journalism
 

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