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Insider Student MagazineLaajuus (5 - 10 cr)

Code: VV00EO35

Credits

5 - 10 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Hugh Clack

Objective

The student learns the process of publishing an informative magazine (Insider) in English both in digital and printed format. The aim of the magazine is to increase communication and cultural understanding, promote teamwork and independent thinking.

Content

How to produce a weekly magazine.
How to write student oriented articles.
How to carry out interviews, report on events, photograph happenings and persons.
How to conduct editorial meetings, and develop the magazine.

Qualifications

Good written and spoken English, Finnish language is a bonus. Outgoing personality, team spirit and a keen interest in attending events and writing about them.

Enrollment

04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

13.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 - 10

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

10 - 40

Teachers
  • Hugh Clack
Teacher in charge

Hugh Clack

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • VV2025-2026
    Optional studies 2025-2026

Objective

The student learns the process of publishing an informative magazine (Insider) in English both in digital and printed format. The aim of the magazine is to increase communication and cultural understanding, promote teamwork and independent thinking.

Content

How to produce a weekly magazine.
How to write student oriented articles.
How to carry out interviews, report on events, photograph happenings and persons.
How to conduct editorial meetings, and develop the magazine.

Opiskelumateriaali

Created by student.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

No examination, articles need to be published weekly according to deadlines

Opiskelijan työmäärä

Weekly articles to be published online during academic semesters

Further information

The course is from 5-10 credits depending on the amount of hours according to the student's own logbook of activities.

To enroll or for more info, contact insider@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active writing of articles and according to students own logbook.

Qualifications

Good written and spoken English, Finnish language is a bonus. Outgoing personality, team spirit and a keen interest in attending events and writing about them.

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 - 10

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Business

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Hugh Clack
Teacher in charge

Hugh Clack

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025

Objective

The student learns the process of publishing an informative magazine (Insider) in English both in digital and printed format. The aim of the magazine is to increase communication and cultural understanding, promote teamwork and independent thinking.

Content

How to produce a weekly magazine.
How to write student oriented articles.
How to carry out interviews, report on events, photograph happenings and persons.
How to conduct editorial meetings, and develop the magazine.

Opiskelumateriaali

Created by student.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Created by student.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

No exams, weekly article writing.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

Weekly created by student.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Attending editorial meetings and planning of article writing.

Further information

The course is from 5-10 credits depending on the amount of hours according to the student's own logbook of activities. Contact responsible lecturer to join the editorial team.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

According to the student's own logbook of activities and hours completed.

Qualifications

Good written and spoken English, Finnish language is a bonus. Outgoing personality, team spirit and a keen interest in attending events and writing about them.

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 - 10

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (vanhettu)

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Hugh Clack
Teacher in charge

Hugh Clack

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

The student learns the process of publishing an informative magazine (Insider) in English both in digital and printed format. The aim of the magazine is to increase communication and cultural understanding, promote teamwork and independent thinking.

Content

How to produce a weekly magazine.
How to write student oriented articles.
How to carry out interviews, report on events, photograph happenings and persons.
How to conduct editorial meetings, and develop the magazine.

Opiskelumateriaali

Created by student.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

No examination

Further information

The course is from 5-10 credits depending on the amount of hours according to the student's own logbook of activities.

To enroll or for more info, contact insider@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Active writing of articles and according to students own logbook.

Qualifications

Good written and spoken English, Finnish language is a bonus. Outgoing personality, team spirit and a keen interest in attending events and writing about them.

Timing

01.09.2022 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 - 10

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (vanhettu)

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Hugh Clack
Teacher in charge

Hugh Clack

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

The student learns the process of publishing an informative magazine (Insider) in English both in digital and printed format. The aim of the magazine is to increase communication and cultural understanding, promote teamwork and independent thinking.

Content

How to produce a weekly magazine.
How to write student oriented articles.
How to carry out interviews, report on events, photograph happenings and persons.
How to conduct editorial meetings, and develop the magazine.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

No exams, weekly article writing.

Further information

The course is from 5-10 credits depending on the amount of hours according to the student's own logbook of activities. Contact responsible lecturer to join the editorial team.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

According to the student's own logbook of activities and hours completed.

Qualifications

Good written and spoken English, Finnish language is a bonus. Outgoing personality, team spirit and a keen interest in attending events and writing about them.

Timing

01.09.2021 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 - 10

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (vanhettu)

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Hugh Clack
Teacher in charge

Hugh Clack

Groups
  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022

Objective

The student learns the process of publishing an informative magazine (Insider) in English both in digital and printed format. The aim of the magazine is to increase communication and cultural understanding, promote teamwork and independent thinking.

Content

How to produce a weekly magazine.
How to write student oriented articles.
How to carry out interviews, report on events, photograph happenings and persons.
How to conduct editorial meetings, and develop the magazine.

Opiskelumateriaali

Created by student

Tentit ja muut määräajat

No exams

Further information

The course is from 5-10 credits depending on the amount of hours according to the student's own logbook of activities.

To enroll or for more info, contact insider@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

Good written and spoken English, Finnish language is a bonus. Outgoing personality, team spirit and a keen interest in attending events and writing about them.