MAJOR 20: CAMPUS JOURNALISM

UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA Date Last Revised: June 2019

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Revision Date: September 2020

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM Semester Adopted: Second Semester, 2019-2020

VISION MISSION

COLLEGE
GOALS

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (from CMO No. 75, s. 2017 p. 4):

6.3.1.b. Use English as a global language in a multilingual context as it applies to the teaching of language and literature.
6.3.1.d. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication. 6.3.1.f. Use technology in facilitating language learning and teaching.
6.3.1.g. Inspire students and colleagues to lead relevant and transformative changes to improve learning and teaching language and literature.
6.3.1.h. Display skills and abilities to be a reflective and research-oriented language and literature teacher.

CLASS INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION

Section BSE ENGL 1A Instructor’s Name Gedie S. Rocamora

Schedule T-TH-S Office Designation

Time 9:00 – 11:00 AM Office Hours

Venue Office Telephone 991-1135 Local

Term First semester, 2021-2022 E-mail Address gedie.rocamora@uz.edu.ph

 COURSE INFORMATION

Course Name Language Programs and Course Code Major 5

Policies in Multilingual
Societies
Pre-requisite Subject Course Credit 3 units, 9 hrs./wk. (54 hrs. total)
Course Requirements *Performance Outputs * Quizzes *Major Examinations

Grading System Major Exam 60%

Quizzes 20%
Performance Tasks 20%
Total 100%

Course Description
This course teaches the pre-service English teachers on the skills, principles, and strategies of writing, lay-outing and publishing a campus paper in traditional and new
media formats. Ideas on how to get sources of news and how to be able to collate information from various sources will also be taught to those taking the course. The pre-
service English teachers will be able to demonstrate content knowledge and application of this allied field while showing skills in the positive use of ICT in Desktop Publishing
and ultimately to teaching and learning of journalism. Lastly, they are prompted to uphold the dignity of teaching and the journalism field through a caring attitude, social
responsibility, respect, and integrity.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the pre-service teachers should be able to:

A. demonstrate content knowledge and application of the principles, strategies, and language-related skills in journalistic writing and in teaching this skill to future learners
through demo-lecture and workshop;

B. demonstrate positive skills in the use of ICT in writing, doing a layout, and publishing a campus paper incorporating the general do’s and don’ts of writing various sections
of the paper including desktop publishing; and

C. manifest caring attitude, social responsibility, respect, and integrity in pitching a story, writing articles, and publishing a campus paper.
 Time
Allotment Intended Learning Outcomes Content Teaching Learning Activities Assessment BTIs
(ILOs)

Week At the end of the week, the pre service 1. Overview of Campus • Carousel discussion on the • Short objective quiz on 1.1.1
1-4 teacher (PST) should be able to: Journalism Introduction of Journalism History and Principles of
• Survey discussion on media in general Journalism
a. determine the significance of 1. Introduction to Journalism and blended learning videos on
journalism from its history down to its 2. Definition Journalism • Timeline on the History of 1.1.1
modern cultural relevance; 3. Common Media Forms • Writing metalogs/short reflections on Journalism (focusing on
b. recognize the principles of journalism 4. Overview/Review on Media the overview of Campus Journalism Completeness of Details,
in sample articles; Literacy • Analyzing sample articles based on Synthesis of Timeline,
c. create implications to the teaching of 5. History of Journalism in the the principles, characteristics and Creativity, and Language
Campus Journalism to future World significant roles of campus journalists in Mechanics)
students through the analysis of RA 6. History of Journalism and press freedom
7079; Campus Journalism in the • Writing implications to the teaching of • Oral Recitation as 1.1.1
d. convey contentions and possible Philippines Campus Journalism formative assessment on
solutions to issues in Campus 7. Principles of Journalism • Blog making or propaganda to present Interviewing Sources,
Journalism; and 8. Features of a Campus issues in Campus Journalism with social Quoting Sources, and Print
Journalist responsibility, respect and integrity Media
e. develop the sense of social
responsibility in responding to events 9. RA 7079 – Campus
Journalism Act and the Press • Reflection Paper or 1.1.1
guided with the principles of
Conference Metalog on the development,
journalism.
10. The Editorial Board 11. role, and issues in Campus
Issues in Campus Journalism Journalism (focusing on
Reflection, Organization of
Ideas, Relevance to Campus
Journalism, and Language
Mechanics).

• Blog or Propaganda to deal 1.1.1,

with issues in Campus 7.2.1
Journalism to instill social 1.3.1,
responsibility, respect, and 7.2.1
integrity (focusing on Impact
of Blog/Propaganda to
Campus Journalism values,
Teamwork, Effort in the Use
of Technology, and Getting
the Message Across)
Week At the end of the week, the pre service 2. Pre-Writing Concerns in • Lecture discussion on the various • Oral Recitation as 1.1.1
5- 6 teacher (PST) should be able to: Campus Journalism sections of Campus Paper from choosing formative assessment on
a topic up to interviewing and quoting Interviewing Sources,
a. describe the various sections of the 1. Sections of a Campus Paper Quoting Sources and Print
Campus Paper; 2. Choosing a Topic • Practice and performance of story Media
3. Researching pitching to editor (teacher)
b. identify how to choose a topic for 4. Pitching a Story • Process Assessment on 1.3.1
writing and publishing in the Campus 5. Interviewing and Quoting • Producing a story pitch in video form Pitching a Story
Paper; Sources applying strategies in choosing a topic
6. The Print Media: From Topic to and researching while using ICT tools • News Story Pitch in video 1.3.1,
c. produce a story pitch – in video – Article and with caring attitude and social form and using ICT tools
applying strategies in choosing a topic and responsibility consideration (focusing on Relevance of 7.2.1
researching while using ICT tools; Chosen News to Society,
• Demonstration Simulation Activity on Confidence in Presenting
d. demonstrate how to do interview and the process of interviewing and quoting News Pitch, Elements of
quote sources for Campus Paper articles sources using ICT tools (recording, News Present, Use of
through ICT tools; audio-visual application softwares) Technology, and Language
Mechanics)
e. trace the print media process from • Consultation and feedback with
choosing a topic to publishing the article; instructor on news pitch • Demonstration Simulation 1.3.1
and f. display a caring attitude and social of Interviewing and Quoting
responsibility in one’s story pitch. • Mini-presscon (news, feature, sports, Sources using ICT tools
editorial, cartooning, photojournalism, (focusing on Appropriateness
copyreading and headline writing) to in Interviewing and Quoting
identify editorial board roles and Sources, Use of Technology,
functions and Language Mechanics)

At the end of the week, the pre service 3. Campus News Writing • Lecture-discussion on Campus News • Short quiz on the 1.1.1
Week teacher (PST) should be able to: Writing and its technicalities Essentials and Types of
7-8 • Writeshop activity on campus news News Writing
1. Sources and the Flight of
a. trace the different sources and Campus News writing integrating tact, courtesy, • Process Assessments on 1.3.1
process of news topics and events; truthfulness, and respect News Writing articles using
b. discuss the elements of news and 2. Essentials of News • Drafting and finalizing news writing ICT Tools
principles of journalism which should be articles • News Writing Article 1.1.1,
present in articles; (focusing on Journalistic 7.2.1
c. identify the Inverted Pyramid as a Writing and Organization,
 structure in writing news articles; 3. Elements of News • Writing a final news article using ICT Elements of News,
d. recognize the different types of news tools applying the principles, structure, Relevance of News to
according to area, topic, and heaviness; 4. Principles of Journalism and strategies learned Society, and Language
e. recognize the lead, its function and its applicable to News Mechanics).
types as an important part of the news • Consultation and feedbacking with
article; 5. Inverted Pyramid Structure in instructor and ed-chief/news editor of
f. write a news article using ICT tools News news article made
applying the principles, structure, and
strategies shared; and 6. Types of News
g. appreciate tact, courtesy, truthfulness,
and respect in writing a campus news 7. The Lead
article.
8. Sources and Citation in News
Writing

9. Writing the Actual News Article

Week At the end of the week, the pre service 4. Feature and Science Writing • Lecture-discussion on Feature and • Table analysis on the 1.1.1
9-10 teacher (PST) should be able to: Science Writing and its technicalities Elements, Structure and
1. Elements of Feature and Science Types of Feature and
a. define feature and science writing; Writing • Writeshop activity on Feature and Science Writing
2. Definitions Science Writing with accuracy, creativity
b. discuss the principles of journalism 3. Principles of Journalism applicable and integrity in writing a campus • Process Assessment on 1.3.1
which should be present in feature to Feature feature/science articles Writing Feature and Science
articles; 4. Structure of the Feature Article articles using ICT Tools
5. Types of Features • Drafting and finalizing the feature and
c. recognize the different types of 6. Interviewing for Feature science writing article • Interview for Feature 1.1.1
feature articles; 7. Writing the Actual Feature Article Article Checklist to guide
• Writing a feature and science writing writer while doing the
d. write a feature/science article using using ICT tools applying the principles, interview
ICT tools and applying the principles, structure, and strategies learned
structure, and strategies shared; and • Feature and Science 1.1.1,
• Consultation and feedbacking with Articles (focusing on 7.2.1
e. appreciate accuracy, creativity and instructor and ed-chief/feature editor on Journalistic Writing and
integrity in writing a campus feature article made Organization, Elements of
feature/science article. Feature and Science
Articles, Relevance of
Articles, and Language
Mechanics)
Week At the end of the week, the pre service 5. Editorial/Opinion Writing • Lecture-discussion on Editorial or • Iconic representations on 1.1.1
11-12 teacher (PST) should be able to: Opinion Writing and its principles, the Essentials, Structures,
1. Essentials of Editorial structures, types and techniques Techniques and Types of
a. define an editorial and an opinion 2. Editorial vs. Opinion vs. Column Editorials
column; 3. Principles of Journalism applicable • Writeshop activity on Editorial or
to Editorial Opinion Writing with tact, courtesy, • Editorial Board Discussion 1.3.1
b. discuss the principles of journalism 4. Editorial Structures truthfulness, and integrity in writing a rubric on deciding an issue
which should be present in editorial 5. Techniques in Claiming Opinions campus editorial article for the school paper
articles; and Supporting Claims
6. Types of Editorials • Drafting and finalizing the • Process Assessment on 1.1.1
c. identify the persuasive structure in 7. Topic Choice/ News Peg Editorial/Opinion writing article and news Editorial News Writing using
writing editorial articles; 8. Writing the Actual Editorial Article peg ICT Tools

d. recognize the news peg, different • Writing an editorial article using ICT • Editorial Writing Article 1.1.1,
types of editorials and the techniques in tools and applying the principles, (focusing on Journalistic 7.2.1
presenting opinions and supporting claims structure, and techniques learned Writing and Organization,
Elements of Editorial,
e. write an editorial article using ICT tools • Consultating and feedbacking with Relevance of Editorial Issue
and applying the principles, structure, and instructor and ed-chief/opinion editor on to Society, and Language
techniques shared; and editorial article made Mechanics)

f. appreciate tact, courtesy, truthfulness,

and integrity in writing a campus editorial
article.

Week At the end of the week, the pre service 6. Sports Writing • Lecture-discussion on Sports Writing • Crossword puzzle on the 1.1.1
13 teacher (PST) should be able to: including its essentials, jargons and Essentials of Sports Writing
1. Essentials of Sports Writing sports coverage processes including Sports Jargons
a. discuss the principles of journalism
which should be present in sports articles; 2. Sports News vs. Sports Feature • Writeshop activity on sports writing • Process Assessment on 1.3.1
incorporating tact, creativity, and respect Sports Writing using ICT
b. identify the descriptive structure in 3. Principles of Journalism applicable in writing a campus sports article Tools
writing sports articles; to Sports Writing
• Drafting and finalizing sports writing • Checklist on Sports 1.1.1
c. recognize the different types of sports 4. Jargons in Different Sports Events articles Coverage to guide writer
events and their corresponding jargons; 5. The Sports Coverage while watching a sports
• Writing a sports coverage article using event
ICT tools and applying the principles,
structure, and strategies shared learned
 d. write a sports coverage article using • Consultation and feedbacking with • Sports Writing Article 1.1.1,
ICT tools and applying the principles, instructor and ed-chief/sports editor on (focusing on Journalistic 7.2.1
structure, and strategies shared; and sports article made Writing and Organization,
Elements of Sports,
e. appreciate tact, creativity, and respect Relevance of Sports News,
in writing a campus sports article and Language Mechanics)

Week At the end of the week, the pre service 7 Revising, Editing, Proofreading/ • Sharing of insights and realizations in • Short quiz on 1.1.1
14 teacher (PST) should be able to: Copyreading, and Publishing revising, editing, copyreading and Photojournalism, Captioning
publishing articles and Layouting
a. discuss the revising up to the 1. Revising and Editing Processes in
publishing process in campus print; Campus Journalism • Editing articles using a Word • Process Assessment on 1.3.1
Processing application and other ICT Photo Editing using software
b. identify the duties and characteristics of 2. The Copyreader – Duties and tools available
the copyreader and editor; Characteristics • Photo Essay Presentation 1.1.1,
• Critiquing Paper based on the the (focusing on Effective Shots 1.3.1,
c. use the copyreading and proofreading 3. Copyreading and Proofreading Campus Journalism Processes aligned Taken, Creativity of Theme 7.2.1
symbols in editing campus articles; Symbols to the principles of accuracy, respect, and Presentation, Relevance 1.3.1
and integrity in editing campus paper of Theme to Society,
d. edit articles using a Word Processing 4. Proofreading and Publishing articles Organization, and Language
application to display one’s ICT skills; and Processes in Campus Journalism Mechanics)

e. display accuracy, respect, and integrity

in editing campus paper articles.

Week At the end of the week, the pre service 8. Photojournalism • Showing sample photos – winning • Short quiz on 1.1.1
15 teacher (PST) should be able to: shots in previous Press Cons Photojournalism, Captioning
1. Qualities of Effective Photos and Layouting
a. discuss the qualities of an effective 2. The Photo Essay • Workshop on photojournalism,
photo for the campus paper; 3. Techniques in Photojournalism captioning and photo editing by the • Process Assessment on 1.3.1
4. Captioning staffers-in-charge Photo Editing using software
b. produce a photo essay applying the 5. Photo Editing
principles and techniques in taking photos, • Producing photo essay (captioning and • Photo Essay Presentation 1.1.1,
captioning, and photo editing; editing) (focusing on Effective Shots 1.3.1,
Taken, Creativity of Theme 7.2.1
c. use a Photo Editing software to show • Photo Editing Activity using a software and Presentation, Relevance 1.3.1
one’s ICT skills; and d. display a caring of Theme to Society,
attitude and social responsibility in the Organization, and Language
produced photo essay about a school/ Mechanics)
community issue.
.
Week At the end of the week, the pre service 9. Cartooning and Lay-outing • Lecture-discussion and showing of • Analyzing a Political 1.1.1
16 teacher (PST) should be able to: sample cartoons and layouts Editorial Cartoon discourse
1. Qualities of Effective Cartoons paper (focusing on
a. discuss the qualities of an effective 2. Techniques in Editorial Cartooning • Mini-Workshop on cartooning, and Arguments, Organization of
cartoon and layout for the campus paper; 3. Qualities of a Good Layout layouting by the staffers-in-charge with Ideas, and Language
4. Types of Layouts the use of ICT tools Mechanics)
b. produce an editorial cartoon applying 5. Physical Parts of the Campus
the principles and techniques in Paper • Publication Utilization Activity for • Output Presentation on 1.1.1,
cartooning; 6. The Dummy Cartooning and Lay-outing original cartoon and layout 1.3.1,
7. Overview of Desktop Publishing made (focusing on 7.2.1
c. differentiate the types of layouts to be • Presentation of Output Activity Cartooning Technical
applied in the campus paper; demonstrating the qualities, techniques Techniques, Relevance of
and qualities of a good lay-out Issue, Effective Use of
d. identify the physical parts of the campus Symbols, and Organization)
paper; • Producing sample dummy of
magazine • Requirements Checklist 1.3.1
e. discuss as an editorial board how the on Dummy of Magazine
layout of the campus paper will look like to • Showing rubrics of Desktop Publishing
tap aesthetic quality and functionality; to guide/remind entire staff on their major
output
f. use a Publication Software to show
one’s ICT skills; and g. display a caring
attitude and social responsibility in the
produced cartoon about a school/
community issue

Week At the end of the week, the pre service 10. Script Writing and Newscasting • Video watching on sample • Scriptwriting and 1.1.1,
17-18 teacher (PST) should be able to: broadcasting for TV and Radio Newscasting Performance 1.3.1,
1. TV vs. Radio Broadcasting • Process meetings for scriptwriting and Presentation (focusing on 7.2.1
a. identify principles in news broadcasting 2. Principles in Broadcasting newscasting Original Script Made,
for television and radio 3. Scriptwriting • Practice and performance for Newscasting Elements
b. discuss the relevance of broadcasting 4. Actual Newscasting newscasting (TV and/or Radio) Present, Confidence,
in the spreading of accurate information • Process meetings and synthesis for Teamwork, and Language
and propagation of responsible journalism 11. Desktop Publishing magazine Mechanics)
in the community and country (Finalizing the Campus Paper) • Publishing the Final and Complete
c. publish the final campus paper Campus Paper • Magazine Publication 1.1.1,
complete with original articles in the • Planning for Magazine Launching (focusing on Details in the 1.3.1,
different sections using several ICT • Magazine Launching Sections, Articles, Layouting, 7.2.1
productivity tools • Class Evaluation Activity on the Use of Photos and Cartoons,
 d. evaluate on the effectiveness and effectiveness and social responsibility of and Overall Impact)
social responsibility of one’s campus paper one’s campus paper in the school
in the school community community and the entire processes as a • Campus Magazine 1.1.1,
whole Launching (focusing on 1.3.1,
Attained Rationale, 7.2.1
Teamwork and
Collaboration, and Active
Participation of
Stakeholders/Partners)

• Class Evaluation Tool 1.1.1,

(Self, Peer, and Instructor) 1.3.1,
on the Campus Paper 7.2.1
Publication
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Cruz , Ceciliano- J. (2008). Basic Campus Journalism. Rex Bookstore: Manila.

Cruz, Ceciliano- J. (2010). Campus Journalism and School Paper Advising. 2nd edition. Rex Bookstore: Manila.
Khan, R. E. (2010). Campus Journalism. Anvil Publishing: Quezon City.
Sunggay, R. R. (2014). Ink. Paper. Color. Sounds Pixel: A Campus Journalism Book. MP Princess Digital Solutions: General Santos City.