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journalism-lecturer Occupational skill for the role 'journalism lecturer' (also: journalism professor, journalism lector, journalism teacher, journalism and media docent, media studies instructor, journalism and media lecturer). Use when the user asks for typical journalism lecturer work such as: Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the communication field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.; Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.; Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Journalism Lecturer

Journalism lecturers and media are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, journalism and media, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, for grading papers and exams and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field of journalism and media, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.

Core workflow

  1. Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the communication field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  2. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  3. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  4. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  5. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.
  6. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  7. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  8. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • apply blended learning
  • apply intercultural teaching strategies
  • apply teaching strategies
  • assess students
  • communicate with a non-scientific audience
  • communication sciences
  • compile course material
  • curriculum objectives
  • demonstrate when teaching
  • develop course outline
  • ethical code of conduct of journalists
  • give constructive feedback
  • guarantee students' safety
  • interact professionally in research and professional environments
  • journalism

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