Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media
Explore different ways to promote your cause in an ethical way using media with the Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media certification programme.
Beginner
Online
4 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The media is a powerful tool for promoting social justice. The Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media programme will provide valuable information and guidance to individuals for using media to create awareness for social causes. Individuals will learn how to practise ethical and safe media practices.
Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media by edX will provide in-depth information on how to identify a newsworthy story and how to create and assess the impact it creates. It will also guide you on how to zero-in on appropriate platforms to publicise a story. This is a short-term course with a duration of four weeks.
Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media is an introductory course in Communication and requires no prerequisites to join. It is the result of a collaboration between edX and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wit University), Johannesburg. The educators consist of an experienced panel of faculty from Wits. The course also offers a verified certificate for students who successfully complete the course.
The Highlights
- Online Course
- Certificate programme
- An introductory course in Communication
- Videos with English transcripts
- Short-term course
- No prerequisites to join the course
- Self-paced learning
- Course length: Four weeks
- Collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wit University)
- Weekly study time of two to three hours
Programme Offerings
- Short-term course
- Self-paced learning
- Certificate Course
- In collaboration with Wits University
- Online Course
- An introductory course in Communication
- Videos with English transcripts
- No prerequisites to join the course
- Course length: Four weeks
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 3670 | yes | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg |
Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media online course does not require a programme fee to join. However, participants seeking the programme completion certificate have to pay a fee of Rs. 3,670.
Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media course fee structure
Course Name | Fee |
Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media | Free |
Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media (Certificate experience) | Rs. 3,670 |
What you will learn
By completing the Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media programme, students will learn about various subjects such as:
- Identify newsworthy issues
- Define the possibilities and limits of various mobile tools and platforms
- Apply ethical and safe media practices
- Identify an appropriate tool or platform and strategy to reach your defined target audience
Who it is for
Activism and Citizen Journalism through the Media certification programme is useful for anyone who wants to promote their cause, especially individuals such as citizen journalists and activists.
Admission Details
To join the Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media course by edX, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Visit the edX website
Step 2: Create a profile. If individuals already have an edX account, they can skip this step.
Step 3: Search for the course (Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media) in the website’s search tab.
Step 4: Click on “Enroll Now.”
Step 5: Continue by entering your email address or linking one of your social media accounts to edX.
Step 6: Then, select whether a certificate is needed. If the certificate is not needed, the individual can directly join the course. If the individual wants to qualify for a certificate, they have to pay the fee and then join the course.
Application Details
Registration on the edX website acts as an application form for the Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media programme. Individuals can link their Apple/ Microsoft/ Google/ Facebook account for the registration. They can use an email address as well. Simply enter the email ID and full name on the registration page to proceed.
The Syllabus
- How to identify a newsworthy story and target audience: Video
- Use media to promote change: #GraveFeesMustFall: Video
- Pitch a story: Video
- Ungraded Activity: Identifying criteria for a newsworthy story
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
There are no prerequisites for joining this edX course.
This is a short-term course with a duration of four weeks only.
There is no separate application fee for Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media online training. If the individual is registered at the edX platform, they can join the course by visiting the programme’s homepage.
Yes. The course offers a certification for individuals who pay the certification qualification fee and complete the course.