A detailed look at sports journalism, its history, as well as many of its practices. Students learn how to analyse media coverage and craft persuasive pieces of writing on this course.
Calling all sports fans with an interest in writing, media or journalism! This course will look at the evolution of sports journalism, from the back pages to the documentaries, the hooliganism to the transfer sagas. We will be discussing media coverage and rhetoric in sports like football, basketball, F1 and cricket, understanding why particular headlines stick in our memory. We will analyse various forms of media and journalism to equip you with the perfect toolkit for crafting persuasive pieces of writing. This sports-focused course is perfect for those studying English from GCSE to A-Level and anyone with a keen interest in journalism or media creation.
Course Content
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
The History of Sports Journalism
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Headlines
60 minutes
Lesson 3
The Do's and Don'ts of Sports Journalism
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Senna and Rush: Documentaries and Biopics
60 minutes
Lesson 5
The New Age of High Production Documentary Series
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Social Media and Sports
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Commercialisation
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Bending the Truth
60 minutes
Key Skills
Evaluating Media
Critical Thinking
Persuasive Writing
Sports History
Educator
Jamie S
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Jamie is a brilliant acting and philosophy Educator who encourages and challenges his students to be creative and think outside the box.