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

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.

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.