Model curricula for journalism education for developing countries ...

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Week 9
HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases: causes, treatment, control social
and economic effects on society. (Guest instructor.)
Week 10
Energy: Petroleum in the contemporary energy structure; classification and
composition of crude petroleum and natural gases; other aspects of the industry;
other types and sources of energy; social, economic and political significance of
energy; industrialization and environmental degradation. (Guest instructor)
Assignment: Write a feature story on an alternative energy initiative in your area.
Book report (2) due.
Week 11
Blood pressure: hypertension, hypotension; diabetes, other cardiac conditions.
(Guest instructor.)
Assignment: Write a profile of a patient suffering from one of thediseases discussed
this week.
Week 12
Immunization and the six childhood killer diseases. Other children diseases; general
hygiene and sanitation, etc. (Guest instructor.)
Week 13
DNA/Genetics: Genes; mutation; cloning; application to treatment of
diseases; food production. (Guest instructor.)
Assignment: Write a story explaining DNA to a general readership.
Week 14
Mining: exploration; processing; marketing and importance to national
development. (Guest instructor.)
Assignment: Revise investigative story.
Week 15
Blood: groups, genotype, collection; banking; transfusion; disorders,
screening. (Guest instructor.)
Major assignment due.
Grading and Assessment Protocol
Students will be assessed through weekly journalism assignments, two investigative
pieces, and one major journalism story. The major story should take the form of
a 5,000-word feature article (or 30-minute radio or television documentary, or a