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The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Minimum pass speed 80 words per minute (learning outcomes 1-2)

This module develops skill of fast accurate shorthand note taking in various journalistic settings using Teeline, and students are prepared for the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) shorthand examinations.

Students should aim to progress to NCTJ 100 wpm or more at the end of the academic year.

Those who do not can choose Shorthand 3 as an optional module in the third year of their degree PROVIDING they have passed an internal test at 80 wpm and achieved 15 credits.

Regular weekly workshops (2 x 1 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 will be used for independent study

ESSENTIAL:
Bowers, Meriel - 1991- Teeline Gold The Course Book - Heinemann Education - 0 435 45353 X
Meriel Bowers and Stephanie Hall - 1992 - Teeline Gold Speed Ladder - Heinemann Education - 0 4354 5355

RECOMMENDED:

A Dix - 1990 - Teeline Fast - Heinemann Education - 0 435 45352 1
Harry Butler - 1982 - Teeline Shorthand Made Simple - Heinemann Education - 0 434 98500 7
I C Hill - 1992 - Teeline Gold Word List - Heinemann Education - 0 435 45359 9

Cassettes on speed building exercises prepared by the Lecturer.