Anderson, Douglas A., (1994) Contemporary Sports Reporting, Nelson-Hall
Evans, H., (2000) Essential English : for journalists, editors and writers, Pimlico
Rowe, D., (2004) Sport, Culture and the Media, Open UP
Rudin, R., and Ibbotson, T., (2002) An Introduction to Journalism - essential techniques and background, Focal Press
Schultz, B., (2002) Sports Broadcasting, Focal Press

Library resources
OHP / PowerPoint
Audio / video playback facilities
Current newspapers, magazines and radio, web and TV output
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

11 x lectures (1 hour) = 11 hours
To introduce key concepts and information supported by visual and aural examples.

11 x seminars (1 hour) = 11 hours
To facilitate awareness of professional issues and group discussion of printed material.

Independent learning = 128 hours
Developing content production skills in negotiation with independent learning using theoretical texts and exemplary material

This module provides an introduction to the core elements of sports journalism, the reporting of and commentary on sports events, including:
the systems, techniques and skills in producing content for the different media platforms
differentiation in the style of content both across and within those platforms according to the demands of the market
the connection between producer demands (of the reporter/commentator) and consumer expectations through the creative process.

Portfolio of reports and commentaries. 2,000 words