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JIJEL UNIVERSITYHUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES FACULTY
INFORMATIONS AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTEMENT
Master degree in : Printed and digital press
Semestre : 5
Education Unity : Horizontal
Module : English language
Semester hours : 18
Weekly hours : 1.5
Coefficient :1
Credit : 1
Dr. Hammel Sabrina -
Module Learning Objectives – Journalism Grammar & Reporting Language
1. Grammar & Structure Skills
- Identify and distinguish between active and passive constructions in journalistic texts.
- Transform active sentences into passive structures while maintaining accuracy and neutrality.
- Apply passive voice appropriately in headlines, news reports, and formal announcements.
- Evaluate when active voice is preferable for clarity, responsibility, and attribution.
- Convert direct questions into grammatically correct reported questions using statement word order.
- Apply backshifting rules in press conferences, interviews, and investigative reporting.
- Summarize journalists’ questions in indirect form for use in news articles and briefings.
- Convert direct polite requests into reported structures using ask/request/urge + to + verb.
- Use indirect request forms in formal reporting, press releases, and official communication.
- Maintain neutrality and professional tone when reporting requests from officials or institutions.
2. Journalistic Communication Skills
- Use grammar structures to enhance clarity, objectivity, and journalistic ethics.
- Rewrite spoken language into coherent written news.
- Distinguish between biased and neutral formulations.
- Apply linguistic choices to protect anonymity and ensure editorial responsibility.
3. Vocabulary & Style Development
- Master key journalistic terminology related to reporting and sourcing.
- Use vocabulary accurately in investigative journalism, fact-checking, and breaking news.
- Paraphrase technical or official language into reader-friendly journalistic English.
4. Practical Newsroom Application
- Produce short news articles using correct reported speech and voice structures.
- Summarize interviews and press conferences into indirect speech.
- Edit peers’ writing for accuracy and journalistic effectiveness.
- Apply grammar rules in newsroom simulations.
5. Assessment & Reflection
- Demonstrate mastery through quizzes and writing tasks.
- Reflect on how linguistic choices influence tone and credibility.
- Evaluate journalistic texts for accuracy and neutrality.
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Bibliography – English Grammar & Journalism
1. Swan, M. (2005). Practical English Usage. Oxford University Press.
2. Murphy, R. (2019). English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press.
3. Hewings, M. (2013). Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press.
4. Harcup, T. (2015). Journalism: Principles and Practice. Sage.
5. Conboy, M. (2007). The Language of the News. Routledge.
6. Perfect English Grammar – Reported Speech Exercises. https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/reported-speech-exercises.html
7. Lingolia English – Reported Speech. https://english.lingolia.com/en/grammar/sentences/reported-speech
8. British Council – Grammar Exercises. https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar
9. EnglishGrammar.at – Reported Speech Worksheets. https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/reported-speech
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