Course Name EL 117 - CAMPUS JOURNALISM

Course Credit 3 units

Contact Hours/Week Three Hours/Week
Professor PROF. CECILIA L. CALUB, PH.D.
Prerequisite EL 118 – Technical Writing
Course Regular class attendance
Requirements Engagement in classroom activities
Active participation in class discussion
Demonstration of right attitude and ethics
Taken and passed all formative ( homework, quizzes, practicum, report with PPT) and summative tests (unit tests, midterm and final exams)
Grading System 97 - 100 1.00 91 – 93 1.50 85 – 87 2.00 79 – 81 2.50 75 3.00 INC – Incomplete UD – Unofficially
Dropped
94 – 96 1.25 88 – 90 1.75 82 – 84 2.25 76 – 78 2.75 74 - 5.00 DP - Dropped

Course Description EL 117 (Campus Journalism) is designed to develop the skills and apply the principles and strategies in writing the various kinds of journalistic articles for the
purpose of school paper publication, this course teaches pre-service English teachers skills, principles, and strategies of writing, lay-outing, and publishing campus
paper. Ideas on how to get sources of news and how to be able to collate information from various sources will also be taught.
In this course, pre-service English teachers will be able to demonstrate content knowledge and application of journalism as a field while demonstrating skills on
the use of ICT in Desktop Publishing. They will also be prompted to uphold the ethics in journalistic writing as well as enhance the dignity of teaching campus
journalism through a caring attitude, social responsibility, respect and integrity.

Course Outcome At the end of the term, the pre-service teachers should :
1. get oriented with the subject background and the mandates of the university;
2. gain a clear understanding on the responsibilities of the press or the journalists and ethics to be observed in journalism;
3. manifest the value of responsible, fair and balanced writing in their journalistic outputs;
4. recognize jargons or terminologies used in journalism;
5. show mastery in using photos and illustrations, conducting and interview, editing and headline writing for student publication;
6. improve newspaper style, makeup, layout and design;
7. demonstrate knowledge and skills in using and editing photos and illustrations in journalism, writing photo essays, captioning, conducting and interview;
and headline writing for student publication;
8. write and deliver scripts for television or radio broadcasting; and
9. come up with a full-blown school paper that showcases their skills in campus journalism.

AN OUTCOME-BASED COURSE SYLLABUS ON CAMPUS JOURNALISM

COURSE OBJECTIVES SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS DETAILS
1. Get oriented with the subject Personal Learning Plan Students will write their personalized learning plan guided by the following areas:
background and the mandates A. Goal: What do I want to be able to do or do better in this course?
of the university B. Criteria of Success (Success Indicators): How will I know that I would be successful as a
student in this course? How will I measure or evaluate my improvement?
C. Actions (Activities): What will I do to achieve my goal as a student?
D. Implementation: How will I practice and apply what I learn?
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 2. Gain a clear understanding on T-Chart Students will be required to create a T-chart on the responsibilities of the press or journalists.
the responsibilities of the Concept Diagram Students will be asked to draw a concept diagram showing the criteria on what constitute an
press or the journalists and ethical journalistic writing.
ethics to be observed in
journalism
3. Manifest the value of Critique of sample journalistic writings Samples of journalistic writings such as news report and headlines will be shown for students to
responsible, fair and balanced guided by rubric or criteria on newspaper scrutinize and criticize in terms of the criteria for newspaper ethics that the journalists met or
writing in their journalistic ethics unmet.
outputs Another activity is writing an expository essay on what ethical and responsible journalism is.
Final essay writing on what an ethical and
responsible journalism is
4. Recognize jargons or Word Web An empty word web would be drawn. Students will be asked to write terms, phrases or
terminologies used in expressions commonly used in journalism, particularly in newspaper writing.
journalism
5. show mastery in using photos Examining work of professional Work of professional photographers in newspapers and magazines will be examined or evaluated
and illustrations, conducting photographers in newspapers and based on the concepts learned on news photography and illustrations. Then students are asked to
and interview, editing and magazines shoot, develop, edit and caption the photos for a portfolio.
headline writing for student Portfolio
publication Editing a faulty news report A news report will be analyzed and evaluated in terms of grammatical accuracy, conciseness,
punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.

6. Demonstrate knowledge and Workshop: writing photo essay, captioning A classroom workshop will be conducted. After a series of topical discussions, a workshop where
skills in using and editing a photo, conducting an interview, writing students will be given specific tasks on photo-editing and captioning, writing photo essays,
photos and illustrations in headlines conducting interviews (by pair), and headline writing.
journalism, writing photo
essays, captioning,
conducting and interview;
and headline writing for
student publication

7. Improve newspaper style, Workshop: Design a new campus paper or Workshop on designing or redesigning a campus paper will be conducted.
makeup, layout and design redesign an existing campus paper

8. Write and deliver scripts for Workshop: Writing scripts and newscasting Students will be given news scripts which they shall deliver individually.
television or radio
broadcasting
9. Come up with a full-blown End-of-the-Term Project: Designing Students will be assigned specific topics for the students to write in their school paper dummy
school paper that showcases School Paper Dummy which they are required to design and layout
their skills in campus
journalism
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 LEARNING PLAN IN CAMPUS JOURNALISM
Desired Learning Course Content/Subject Matter Textbooks/References Teaching- Assessment Resource Time Allotment
Outcome Learning Tasks Materials
Activities
1. Get oriented with COURSE ORIENTATION TSU Charter Open Discussion Recitation Bulletin Boards Course
the subject A. VMGO Student Manual Program Orientation: 1.5
background and the B. Course Syllabus Prospectus hrs.
mandates of the C. Course Requirements and Course Syllabus
university Grading System
D. Classroom Policies
2. UNIT 1: OVERVIEW OF Campus Journalism and School Open Discussion Recitation Textbooks on Unit 1:
CAMPUS JOURNALISM Paper Advising by Ceciliano J. Cruz journalism and 3 hrs.
A. Journalism: Meaning and Reflections Homework campus
Concepts Basic Campus Journalism by journalism
B. History of Campus Ceciliano J. Cruz Quizzes
Journalism in the Philippines Online resources
C. Principles of Journalism: Campus Journalism by R.E. Khan Research Unit Test
Some Ethical Concerns
D. RA 7079 – Campus RA 7079 – Campus Journalism Act
Journalism Act and the Press and the Press Conference
Conference
3. Gain a clear UNIT 2: THE PRESS AND The Journalism for Filipinos (Revised Online Research Recitation Print periodicals Unit 2:
understanding on JOURNALISTS Edition) by Alito L. Malinao, pp.13- such as 3 hrs.
the responsibilities A. Role and Responsibilities of 33 Open Discussion Filling out T- newspapers or
of the press or the the Journalist as a Watchdog charts, concept tabloids
journalists and B. Criticism about the Press Journalism, ‘Fake News’ & diagrams, and Online resources
ethics to be C. Journalism, Fake News and Disinformation: Handbook for KWL chart Textbooks on
observed in Disinformation Journalism Education and Training mass
journalism D. Issues on Campus by Cherilyn Ireton and Julie Posetti Quizzes communication
Journalism (Editors): Retrieved @ Unit test and journalism
4. Manifest the value E. Propaganda Techniques and https://en.unesco.org › sites › default
of responsible, fair Faulty Logic in Journalism › files ›jour.
and balanced
writing in their Critical Thinking - Propaganda and
journalistic outputs Faulty Logic by Cuesta: Retrieved
@...https://www.cuesta.edu › ssc ›
103_think_logic_errors
5. Recognize jargons UNIT 3: JOURNALISM Journalism for Filipinos (Revised Lecture- Word Web Textbook on Unit 3:
or terminologies in JARGONS Edition) by Alito L. Malinao, Discussion journalism 3 hrs.

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 journalism and A. Vocabulary in Journalism pp .357-376 Quizzes Online resources
commonly used B. Commonly Used Newspaper Dictionary
newspaper terms Terms and Expressions PR & Journalism Jargon Glossary: Unit test Encyclopedia
Retrieved @ https://www.adha.org ›
sites › default › files › 77

Terms in Journalism Glossary of

Terms: Retrieved @
...http://www.encoreleaders.org ›
WSJ-

Newspaper Vocabulary List:

Retrieved @
ibrary.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/
data/diglib/news_vocab.pdf
6. Develop or UNIT 4: NEWS AND Journalism for Filipinos (Revised PowerPoint Creating a Textbook on Unit 4:
enhance skills in NEWSWRITING Edition) by Alito L. Malinao Presentation and PowerPoint mass 4.5 hrs.
writing the A. News: Meaning, Attributes, interactive presentation of communication
different forms of Sources, and Categories Writing an Editorial by Alan discussion of one’s report and journalism
journalistic articles B. Rules on Effective News Weintraut: Retrieved topics
such as news Writing @https://www.geneseo.edu/~bennett/ covered in units 3, Oral reporting Online resources
report, editorials, C. The News Structure and Use EdWrite.htm 4 and 5 Dictionary
feature articles, and of Inverted Pyramid Writing news, Encyclopedia
sports news. D. How to Generate News How to Write an Editorial in Five editorials, feature Periodicals
Stories Steps (Including Tips for Writing a articles and sports
E. Rules on Paragraph Killer One) by Indeed Editorial news following
Construction Team: Retrieved @ the rules in
UNIT 5: EDITORIAL WRITING https://www.indeed.com/career- effective
AND CARTOONING advice/career-development/how-to- journalistic
A. Editorial: Meaning and write-an-editorial writing Unit 5:
Purpose 4.5 hrs.
B. Elements of an editorial Campus Journalism and School Classroom
C. Types of Editorial Paper Advising by Ceciliano J. Cruz workshop on
D. How to Write an Editorial cartooning
for a Campus Paper Basic Campus Journalism by
E. Facts versus Opinions Ceciliano J. Cruz Quizzes
F. Editorial Cartooning:
Meaning, Purpose, and Unit tests
Techniques
UNIT 6: FEATURE WRITING Unit 6:
A. The Feature Story 4.5 hrs.
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 B. Types of Feature Stories
C. Tips on Effective Feature
Writing
D. Types of Feature Stories
UNIT 7: WRITING SPORTS Unit 7:
NEWS 3 hrs.
A. Essentials of Sports Writing
B. Guidelines in Writing Sports
News
C. Jargons in Different Sports
Events
D. The Sports Coverage

Midterm 1.5 hrs.

Examination

7.
8. Demonstrate UNIT 8. PHOTOJOURNALISM Journalism for Filipinos (Revised PowerPoint Creating a Textbooks on Unit 8:
knowledge and A. Functions or Uses of Edition) by Alito L. Malinao presentation and PowerPoint mass 3 hrs.
skills in using and Illustrations interactive presentation on a communication,
editing photos and B. Qualities of a Good Photo Campus Journalism and School discussion on n assigned topic journalism, and
illustrations in C. How to Edit and Improve Paper Advising by Ceciliano J. Cruz topics covered in campus
journalism, writing Photographs units 8.9,10,11, Oral reporting journalism
photo essays, D. Types of Illustrations Basic Campus Journalism by 13 and 14
captioning, E. Captioning Ceciliano J. Cruz Shoot, develop, Online resources
conducting and F. The Photo Essay edit caption Dictionary
interview; and UNIT 9: CONDUCTING AN Campus Journalism by R.E. Khan Series of photos fit for a Encyclopedia Unit 9:
headline writing for INTERVIEW classroom school publication Periodicals 3 hrs.
student publication A. Meaning and Purpose Ink, Paper, Color, Sounds Pixel: a workshops with
B. Types of Interview Campus Journalism Book by R.R. practicums on
C. Types of Interview Stories Sunggay photojournalism, Conduct oral
D. Tips on Good Interviewing interviewing, interview for a
UNIT 10: EDITING AND headline writing, news report Unit 10:
HEADLINE WRITING and newscasting 4.5 hrs.
A. The Copy Editor Edit an article
B. Copyreading or Editing with errors
Signs and Symbols
C. Avoiding Wasteful and Captioning photos
Unnecessarily Lengthy
Words and Phrases in Writing a photo
Journalistic Writing essay
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 D. Editing by Computers
E. Mechanics of Headline Design or
9. Improve newspaper Writing redesign a school
style, makeup, UNIT 11: NEWSPAPER STYLE paper using the
layout and design SHEET Desktop Publisher Unit 11:
A. Basic Reminders to 3 hrs.
Reporters Quizzes
B. Use of Titles
C. Spelling Unit tests
D. Quotations
E. Use of Numbers
F. Capitalizations
G. Use of Punctuation
H. Use of Symbols
I. Writing Foreign Names
UNIT 12: NEWSPAPER DESIGN
A. Qualities of Good Makeup Unit 12:
and Layout 4.5 hrs.
B. Forms or Patterns of
Newspaper Design
C. Principles in Good
Newspaper Layout
D. How to Design a Page by
10. Write and deliver Computer
scripts for UNIT 13: SCRIPTWRITING AND
television or radio NEWSCASTING Unit 13:
broadcasting (BROADCASING) 3 hrs.
A. TV versus Radio
Broadcasting
B. Principles in Scriptwriting
and Broadcasting
C. Tips on Effective
11. Come up with a Newscasting/Broadcasting
full-blown school UNIT 14: DESKTOP
paper that PUBLISHING
showcases their A. Use of Desktop Publisher Unit 14:
skills in campus B. Finalizing a Campus Paper 3 hrs.
journalism through Desktop Publisher

Final
Examination 1.5 hrs.
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 REFERENCES 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.
Malinao, Alito L. (1997). Journalism for the Filipinos. National Book Store: Quezon City.
Sunggay, R. R. (2014). Ink. paper. color. sounds pixel: A campus journalism book. MP Princess Digital Solutions:
General Santos City.
CLASS POLICIES Students who are enrolled in this course should conform to the following class policies:

A. Attendance in the “Online Classroom”

1. Regardless of a disability, all students are responsible for fulfilling the essential requirements of
courses/programs/degrees, including attendance expectations.
2. No one is allowed to attend a class unless officially enrolled on a credit or non-credit basis with the appropriate
fees paid. Students who attend, participate and strive to complete course requirements without formal
enrolment will not receive credit for their work.
3. In compliance with the University regulations governing class attendance, students who stop attending the
class for five (5) or six (6) times without justifiable reasons or who have never attended class will be dropped
from the class. (Attendance is defined as physical attendance, participation or presence in an academically
related activity such as submission of an assignment
(e.g., homework, research paper), quiz/ examination, or participation in group/dyadic activities).
4. Severe consequences on students who miss term exams without a "satisfactory explanation" shall be imposed,
namely, a failing grade in the course. To avoid such dire action, the policy instructs students "unable to take a
midterm/final examination because of illness or other reasons over which they have no control" to notify the
instructor/professor immediately. Students should be prepared to document their illness or the extenuating
circumstances that caused them to miss the exam.
5. Students are excused from online classes to participate in university-approved events or competitions. Before
missing online classes, the participants must present their instructors with a letter signed by both the director
of the Student Affairs and the faculty adviser/coach of the student. These letters confirm the dates and
locations of the events. An excused absence does not excuse students from completing course work missed
during their absences.
6. The University physician will provide students with a medical excuse only if the student's illness warrants such
action. If a student is examined by a physician during the time he/she is ill, the physician will decide at that
time if the student is too ill to attend classes. If an excuse is warranted, the physician will specify this on a
medical certificate, which the student will receive and shown to the instructor upon their entrance to the class.
7. Students who face emergencies, such as a death in the family, serious illness of a family member, court
appearances, hazardous weather that makes attendance impossible or other situations beyond their control that
preclude class attendance should notify their instructors immediately to be excused from their class.
8. Students without notifications of absence or excuse letters will not be allowed to have make-up course work
such as quiz, but will be allowed to take midterm and/or final examinations.
B. Use of Electronic Devices for Online Classes
Electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets, I-pads, laptops or personal computers may be used for
online class, had MS Teams/Zoom application, copied the link or connected through the internet during the
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 conduct of online classes under the direction of the instructor for instructional purposes or otherwise directed at
the discretion of the instructor.
Class Participation and Behavior
1. Class participation is a very important part of the learning process in this course. Students will be evaluated on
the quality of their contributions and insights
2. Any form of cheating will immediately earn students a failing grade.
3. Students are required to adhere to the behavior standards for online classes
4. Students must come to class on time, be attentive and engaged in class.
5. No students are allowed to eat while the online class is going on.
6. Leaving the online class will be limited to emergency situations only.
Plagiarism
No students shall claim or submit the academic work of another as their own. Students are expected to do their
own, original work on each assignment in the class. If found to have submitted a written assignment copied from their
classmates’ works or just photocopied their papers may face an allegation of dishonesty and penalized with a failing
grade.
Tests/Exams/Assignments
Quizzes and oral tests will be given via online. Assignments should be submitted via email or Messenger
promptly. For those with unstable or poor internet connection at home, submission of assignments may be done
personally as scheduled.
Netiquette
1. Security
Remember that your password is the only thing protecting you from pranks or more serious harm.
• Don't share your password with anyone .
• Change your password if you think someone else might know it.
• Always log out when you are finished using the system.
2. Be respectful and polite.   It is essential to keep in mind the feelings and opinions of others, even if they differ
from your own. Address others by name or appropriate title and be mindful of your tone. Treat people as if you
were in a face-to-face situation. 
3. Be aware of strong language, all caps, and exclamation points. It is easy for written text to be misread and
misunderstood.
4. Be careful with humor and sarcasm. Certainly you shouldn’t avoid being funny. We love to see your
personality shine through in online classes.
5. Grammar and spelling matter.   In an educational setting (even online) however, keep it formal.  Your
written communication should be professional and reflect proper writing style.  Save written shortcuts and less
than stellar grammar for Snapchat if you must, but follow grammar rules for school.
6. Cite your sources. Whenever you are sharing an idea that originated from someone else (even if it is not word
for word), it is good practice to cite that source.  This applies to discussion forums too.  If you read a great
thought in your text, share it, but be sure you let your audience know where you saw it first.
7. Don’t post or share (even privately) inappropriate material. Enough said there. Nothing is truly private
online.

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