Study Guide

Objective

The student learns the process of publishing an informative magazine (Insider) in English. The aim of the magazine is to increase communication and cultural understanding.

Content

Producing the magazine, writing articles, interviewing, reporting, photography, editing, attending editorial meetings, development of Insider. The studies will be partly virtually.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Working as a member of the editorial team producing the magazine on a weekly basis. Independent learning.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You can
a) use the professional tools expertly in different situations
b) can work as a team member for expert tasks in the workplace as well as to note and describe the professional problems
d) determine the appropriate models, methods, software and techniques, and to justify the selection of such
e) can apply critical thinking of ethical principles

Further information

This course is available to ALL students of Xamk, all campuses and exchange students. Credits from 3-10 ECTS will be given based on work input (logbook). Contact Editor in Chief Hugh Clack, hugh.clack@xamk.fi for more info and to register for the course. Note: Registration can be done at anytime during the academic year, no restrictions.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Pass/fail Active participation, accepted logbook of activities, written report

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, accepted logbook of activities, written report