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English as a media language

ECTS: 4

Year/Semester: 1 . years, 2 . semester

Total hours: 32

Lecturers

Sr. Lect. Svea Kršul

Course objectives

To introduce students to the specific features of the English language used in print, electronic and new media, professional terms and typical structures for certain media. To enable students to understand the language of radio and television journalists and to monitor and translate content on websites. To consolidate relevant language skills adapted to the needs of future journalists. To improve their knowledge of the English language and develop awareness of the specificities of the language and style of certain media.

Learning outcomes

To introduce students to the specific features of the English language used in print, electronic and new media, professional terms and typical structures for certain media. To enable students to understand the language of radio and television journalists and to monitor and translate content on websites. To consolidate relevant language skills adapted to the needs of future journalists. To improve their knowledge of the English language and develop awareness of the specificities of the language and style of certain media.

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