Exhibit JC42 - The Leveson Inquiry

For Distribution to CPsHacks and Dons - Teaching at the London University Journalism School 1919-1939: Its origin,development and influence.Appendix XIIaNational Union of JournalistsProposed Syllabus1946First YearVisits of instruction to large newspaperoffices, and, with a senior reporter, tocourts, meetings of local governmentauthorities, local ceremonies, inquests,etc. In the early stages the pupil shouldwrite a story of each visit. Later he shoulddo some actual reporting. His reportsshould be compared with what the paperprints, and should be examined by theeditor or chief reporter, who should printout their weaknesses. Close attentionshould be given to grammar and the needfor a simple style.Instruction in making calls, telephoningcopy, making inquiries, looking upreference books, checking facts.From the beginning he should be taughtjournalistic etiquette and the Union’sCode of Professional Conduct shouldinvariably be observed.Second YearPupils should be marked for suitableengagements at the discretion of the editoror chief reporter.They should start studying the work ofother departments, e.g., sub-editing,proof-reading, case and machine rooms.Third YearReporting on a more varied andresponsible scale (interviewing, localgovernment, law courts, specials, andpreparing press digests).During the last six months, junior subediting,including working at the stone.First Year StudyShorthand and typewriting (intensive);students should qualify for a certificate of1 O0 words a minute at the end of the year.English.The structure and powers of localgovernment authorities.Geography and modern history.Continuing with a second language begunat school.Second Year StudyShorthand speed practice.More detailed study of local government.English.Elementary economics.Law as it affects journalists.Finance and statistics for journalists.Second language.Third Year StudyThe structure and functions of Parliament;political ideas and political parties.Industrial history and industrial relations.Law as it affects journalists.Sport or a cultural subject, or domesticscience. During the whole period pupilsshould read selectively, on a basis laiddown by the National Council, to widenand deepen their knowledge of the Pressand of the Society it serves.239MOD100051410