Module Descriptors
SHORTHAND 3
JOUR60259
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Josephine Goodall
Email: Jo.Goodall@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • CLASS-TEST weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Minimum pass speed 100 words per minute (learning outcome 1-3).
Module Indicative Content
This module develops the 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.
Module Learning Strategies
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
Module Texts
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.
Module Resources
RESOURCES
Internet
Blackboard
Library
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.