ObjectivesThis course is run jointly with the Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies. Journalism Studies is a career-focused course, which will give you the skills to work in print, broadcast and online journalism, as well as related media careers. You learn how to gather, organise, write and present information in various ways. You learn relevant law, political organisation, ethics and standards. You practise journalism, day by day, on the course and have the opportunity to do work experience. You will study the products of journalism, its history, ownership and organisation, and the application of media study to media products. This new dual degree combines applied journalism and modern languages, giving you knowledge and skills highly valued by employers. Russian courses at Sheffield focus on small-group teaching. You'll be taught by internationally-renowned experts in our field and by native speakers of the language. You'll gain a thorough grounding in all aspects of spoken and written Russian, including conversation, reading, translating and oral presentation. We also hone your reading, presentation and writing skills in English. All students follow either a beginners or an advanced (post-A Level) Russian course, depending on their qualifications. They also follow a core programme of modules in Russian cultural and social history that complements language instruction at each level. In addition, you may also choose from an exciting range of optional modules, including Russian thought, literature, art and visual culture, Soviet politics and culture, East European cinema, linguistics, and other Slavonic languages (Czech or Polish). You spend at least one semester in Russia during your year abroad.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB + BB. If two GCE AS levels are offered in Year 13, offer is BB + BB Scottish Highers - AABB (to include at least one Advanced Higher) Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit International Baccalaureate - 32 points Core Requirements - Grade B in Russian at GCE A Level. If you are applying for Journalism with Russian for entry on to the beginners' Russian course the B may be in any language.
Academic titleBA Journalism and Russian
Course descriptionOur students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
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Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Journalism Skills (Part One) 20
Public Administration for Journalists 20
Researching and Reporting 20
Ethics and Journalism 10
Understanding the Media 10
Introduction to Russian Culture 20
Russian for Beginners (I) 20
Russian for Beginners (II) 20
Russian Language I 10
Russian Language II 10
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Journalism Skills (Part Two) 20
Media Law 20
Alternative Media 20
Language and Journalism 20
Russian Approaches to Culture 20
The Structures of Russian 20
Visual Culture and Society in the Soviet Union, 1917-1991 20
Web Journalism 20
Czech I 10
Czech II 10
Czech Intermediate I 10
Czech Intermediate II 10
Movements in Russian Culture: Realism, Modernism and Beyond 10
Polish I 10
Polish II 10
Polish Intermediate I 10
Polish Intermediate II 10
Russian Language (Course A): Translation Skills 10
Russian Language (Course B): Translation Skills 10
Russian Language Skills (I) Course A 10
Russian Language Skills (I) Course B 10
Russian Language Skills (II) Course A 10
Russian Language Skills (II) Course B 10
The Russian Novel in the 19th Century I 10
The Russian Novel in the 19th Century II 10
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad 40
Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad 40
Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad (Project) 20
Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad (Project) 20
Typical Fourth Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Journalism Skills (Part Three) 20
Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing 20
Aspects of Post-Soviet Russian Culture 10
Russian Language (Advanced): Comprehension and Communication Skills (I) 10
Russian Language (Advanced): Comprehension and Communication Skills (II) 10
Russian Language (Advanced): Translation Skills 10