Journalism
Overview
The Journalism course is a practical introduction to the core skills every journalist needs: writing clear news stories, reporting accurately, interviewing sources, and publishing responsibly in a digital world. Delivered over 40 hours in a hybrid format at CIS branches across Lebanon and online, the course focuses on building solid, transferable fundamentals rather than any single tool or platform.
This is a foundational course for people who are new to journalism and want a structured, hands-on introduction to how professional news content is researched, written, and published.
What You Will Learn
- The fundamentals of clear, accurate news writing
- How to research and report a story from multiple sources
- How to plan and conduct an effective interview
- The core principles of media ethics and responsible reporting
- How news content moves from a written story to digital publishing
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| News Writing Fundamentals | The structure of a news story, writing clearly and concisely, and writing for different audiences |
| Reporting Techniques | Researching a story, verifying facts, and gathering information from multiple sources |
| Interviewing Skills | Preparing for an interview, asking effective questions, and handling difficult conversations |
| Media Ethics | Core principles of responsible reporting, accuracy, fairness, and handling sensitive information |
| Digital Publishing Basics | Preparing a story for online publication and understanding how content reaches readers digitally |
Who This Course Is For
This course is for anyone new to journalism who wants a practical, hands-on introduction to news writing, reporting, and digital publishing.
Target audiences
- Beginners interested in starting a career or hobby in journalism
Requirements
- No prior journalism experience required
- Comfortable reading and writing in the course language
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