In this course, you will learn how to write texts on subjects relevant to the United Nations for publication in newsletters, on websites or in the press. Sessions will focus on the production of texts that are clear, concise and correct as well as accessible and interesting to readers. The objective of this course is to write texts that achieve their purpose because better-targeted to their public.
This news-based advanced English course focuses on writing but you will need to read, speak and listen too when selecting, writing and editing content for the the class blog. Topics covered in class will include good headlines, register and choice of language, structuring texts with topic sentences, consistency, copy editing, use of the passive, noun phrases, relative pronouns, linking words, tenses, acronyms and abbreviations.
In editorial discussion sessions – the newsroom – you will review first drafts of each other’s texts, discuss their impact and try to improve them. Final drafts will receive peer-to-peer and teacher feedback. You will write four to six blog posts and have one 30-minute coaching session.
You will be evaluated through: a minimum of four blog posts and regular participation in the newsroom discussions.