Module Descriptors
SHORTHAND
JOUR40242
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Josephine Goodall
Email: Jo.Goodall@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 96
Independent Study Hours: 54
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • CLASS-TEST weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A class test length (10 minutes)
Module Indicative Content
This module introduces students to the importance of fast accurate shorthand note taking in various journalistic settings. The Shorthand method used is Teeline, and students are prepared for the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) shorthand examinations.
Module Learning Strategies
Regular weekly workshops ( 2 x 2 hours per week) with a specialist shorthand teacher combined with independent study using audio/visual study aids

Shorthand skills will be used during practical journalism classes for note taking

Regular speed tests and homework will contribute to the learning process

NCTJ past papers and audio tapes will be used for independent study

Module Texts
H. Butler (2000) Shorthand Made Simple, Heinemann
Ann Dix (2001) Teeline Fast, Heinemann




Module Resources
Audio / video playback facilities