Writing sports news and features

City Lit

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This six-week interactive course introduces students to the principles, the practices and varying elements of sports reporting and sports journalism. This course is the perfect springboard for students with an interest in sport and who wish to learn more about or enhance their journalism skills. Taught in a practical, interactive and supportive manner, this course teaches the key elements of sports journalism both on and off the field of play.

The Tutor
Charles Runcie is former head of BBC regional sport, with over thirty years of experience as a BBC journalist and now a lecturer and consultant in the worlds of sport and the media.

Facilities

Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

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About this course

- Understand the different mediums of sports journalism
- Understand what makes a good sports journalist
- Understand the different types of journalism and attempt to write in the genre for yourself.

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Subjects

  • Media
  • Writing

Course programme

- What are the different platforms of sports journalism?
- What are the different types of sports journalism?
- What makes a good sports journalist?
- How do I write in the sports genre effectively?
- What are the key considerations relating to law, finance and the media with regards to sport?

- Formal instruction from the tutor - Presentations, audio and video examples, group discussion and Q+A - Practical group and individual work exercises - Special guests from the UK sports media - Homework to enhance learning.

Additional information

City Lit offers a range of journalism courses. For more information, browse the writing section of our website. All students are invited to join us at Late Lines, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to Between the Lines, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on Facebook and Twitter. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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