Advanced Topics
Investigative Track
| Subject | Why study? | Book | Videos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Investigative Techniques | To develop skills for uncovering hidden truths, integrating advanced research with ethical considerations. | The Investigative Reporter's Handbook (Brant Houston, Archive.org) | |
| Data Journalism | To use data for storytelling, balancing analytical theory with visualization practice. | The Data Journalism Handbook (Jonathan Gray, free online) | Doing Journalism with Data: First Steps, Skills and Tools |
| Accountability and Watchdog Journalism | To focus on holding power accountable, synthesizing historical cases with current applications. | Watchdog Journalism (Stephen J. Berry, Archive.org) | For the Record: Covering War and Conflict |
Broadcast Track
| Subject | Why study? | Book | Videos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Writing and Production | To craft stories for audio/visual media, combining scripting theory with production practice. | Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing (Frank Barnas, publisher page/preview) | |
| Audio and Podcast Journalism | To specialize in sound-based storytelling, emphasizing narrative pacing and technical synthesis. | Sound Reporting (NPR Guide, Jonathan Kern, Archive.org) | |
| Television and Video Reporting | To master visual journalism, balancing fieldwork practice with ethical framing. | Television Field Production and Reporting (Fred Shook, publisher page/preview) |
Digital Track
| Subject | Why study? | Book | Videos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Storytelling and Social Media | To leverage online platforms for engagement, integrating platform theory with content creation. | Multimedia Storytelling for Digital Communicators (Seth Gitner, Archive.org) | Digital Storytelling (FutureLearn) |
| Interactive and Web Journalism | To create engaging web content, balancing UX design principles with journalistic integrity. | The Online Journalism Handbook (Paul Bradshaw, publisher page/preview) | |
| Content Strategy and Analytics | To optimize digital reach, synthesizing data insights with editorial decisions. | Content Strategy for the Web (Kristina Halvorson, sample PDF) | The Strategy of Content Marketing (Coursera) |
International Track
| Subject | Why study? | Book | Videos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Media Systems | To understand international journalism contexts, fostering cross-cultural synthesis. | Global Journalism: Understanding World Media Systems (Daniela V. Dimitrova, publisher page/preview) | |
| Cross-Cultural Reporting | To report on diverse cultures ethically, balancing sensitivity theory with fieldwork practice. | Cross-Cultural Journalism and Strategic Communication (Maria E. Len-Ríos, Archive.org) | Intercultural Communication (FutureLearn) |
| Conflict and Crisis Journalism | To cover high-stakes global events, integrating safety protocols with narrative techniques. | Insights on Peace and Conflict Reporting (Kristin Skare Orgeret, publisher page/preview) | For the Record: Covering War and Conflict |