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ENG 103: Introduction to Campus Journalism

Lesson 1: Campus Journalism Overview

Scope:

• Written
• Oral
• Visual

Campus Paper:

A free school newspaper that educates students and the community.

Functions:

• Aids students, schools, and the community

Other Functions (by Harold Spears and C.H. Lawshe Jr.):

• Information
• Opinion
• Education
• Watchdog
• Laboratory
• Documentation
• Entertainment
• Developmental

Sections & Parts:

A. Front Page:

• Local news, foreign news, dateline, weather, index
• Nameplate: Printed name of the newspaper
• Ears: Little boxes on either side of the nameplate
• Banner: The principal headline (Streamer - if it runs across the page)
• Running head: Headline made up of 2 or more lines
• Headline: Title of any news or story
• Deck: Subordinate headline placed below the motherline

Basic Terms

Alike: similar

Though: encara que

Dropout rate: taxa d’abandonament

Figure: xifra

Constraints: problemes

Worldwide: arreu del món

Broad range: una àmplia varietat

Affordable: assequible

Tuition fees: pagament de la matrícula

Get into debt: endeutar-se

Loans: préstec

Foster skills: fomentar habilitats

Schedule: horari / timetable

Peer pressure: pressió de grup

To attend: assistir

Foster parents: pares d’acollida

Attendance: assistència

Take into: consideration, account

Get: a chance, a university degree, into debt, a taste, a university education

Drop out of: a class, a group, university

Offer a broad range of: choices, products, alternatives, classes, courses

Set: goals, a date, a time, their own schedule

Be faced with: problems, the social...

Formal Conditional Structures: Inversion

First Conditional Inversion (Should)

To create a formal or inverted first conditional, replace "if" with "should". The main verb following "should" must be in the infinitive form.

• If the patient shows any signs of abuse, please contact our emergency hotline immediately.
  • Should the patient show any signs of abuse, please contact our emergency hotline immediately.
• If a candidate is not chosen for the position, he/she will not be contacted by our Human Resources department.
  • Should a candidate not be chosen for the position, he/she will not be contacted by our Human Resources department.
• What will you do if you are not accepted to the Master’s program?
  • What will you do should you not be accepted to the M.A.?

Second

Essential English Language Reference

This document provides a concise reference for key English vocabulary and fundamental grammar rules, designed to enhance your language skills and aid in achieving fluency.

Core Vocabulary & Concepts

General Terms & Opposites

• Reclaim - reclamar
• Interaction - interacción
• Understatement - infravaloración
• Extracurricular - extraescolar
• Judgement - criterio, indecisión
• Weakness - debilidad, fuerza
• Apathy - indiferencia, iniciativa
• Dishonesty - deshonestidad, integridad
• Willingness - disposición, reticencia

Specialized Vocabulary Sections

Legal & Justice Terminology

• Kidnap - secuestrar
• Bribe - soborno
• Witness - testigo
• Culprit - criminal
• Suspect - sospechoso
• Trial - juicio
• Court - tribunal
• Judge - juez
• Statement - declaración
• Burgle

The Internet's Impact on Daily Life

Nowadays, I use the internet almost like a hobby. I can communicate with my friends very easily. Since the internet was created, you have many options in your life, for example, in your hobbies or in your studies. It's easier to find things, to find jobs, to watch films, and to listen to music. I usually use the internet for reading news in the online newspaper. I can play with my friends online. And the most important thing: I can do my homework, and I can study via the internet. I'm doing a course now, and I need the internet for it. Also, I can buy many things online because there are many online shops. Previously, you couldn't imagine this. This was impossible. The internet allows me to be in contact with...

Roman Britain: A Historical Journey

The trip includes a visit to the historic city of York, where students will receive an introduction to life in Britannia during the Roman era and learn about the cultural influence of the Romans on the British locals. On the second day, after viewing an 'eagle-eye' video of Hadrian's Wall at the museum, students will walk a portion of the wall, take photos, and enjoy the spectacular views. In the evening, the Roman soldier 'Maximus' will visit the hostel to share insights about life in the Roman army in Britannia, providing a fitting climax to a busy day along the Wall.

Simple Omelet Recipe

Ingredients: Eggs, oil.

• Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them well with a fork.
• Heat a teaspoon of oil in a frying pan,

Mastering Reported Speech

Tense Changes in Reported Speech

• Present Simple --- Past Simple (did, -ed, saw,...)
• Present Continuous --- Past Continuous (was/were +ing)
• Past Simple --- Past Perfect Simple (had studied)
• Present Perfect Simple (have seen) --- Past Perfect Simple
• Will --- Would
• Can --- Could
• May --- Might
• Must / Have to --- Had to

Word Changes in Reported Speech

• Now --- Then
• Today --- That day
• Yesterday --- The day before
• Tonight --- That night
• Tomorrow --- The next day
• Two months ago --- Two months before
• Last week --- The previous week
• Next year --- The following year

Reported Statements

Subject + reporting verb + (that) + subject + verb

He said (that) he was planning to take a gap year after university.

Reported Questions (Yes/No Questions)

Subject +...

Crime and Punishment

Crime and punishment

• Kidnapping -> secuestrar
• Arson -> incendio provocado
• Life sentence -> (sentencia de por vida / cadena perpetua)
• Vandalism -> vandalismo
• A fine -> (una) multa
• Community service -> servicio comunitario / trabajos comunitarios
• Burglary -> robo (allanamiento con robo)
• Tax evasion -> evasión de impuestos
• Piracy -> piratería
• Receiving stolen goods -> recibir bienes robados / receptación
• Electronic tagging -> pulsera electrónica
• Corporal punishment -> castigo corporal

Cybercrime

Cybercrime

• Cyberbullying -> ciberacoso
• Cyberstalking -> ciberacecho / acoso cibernético
• Fraudster -> estafador
• Hacking -> hackear / intrusión informática
• Identity theft -> robo de identidad
• (persona

Vocabulary

Social Interaction

• Connect people: Ponerse en contacto con gente
• Turn away: No dejar entrar
• Build bridges between: Acercar/reconciliar
• Isolate: Aislar
• Shut out: Dejar al margen
• Bring together: Reunir, juntar

Society and Rights

• Equal rights: Igualdad de derechos
• Stereotypes: Estereotipos
• Prejudice: Prejuicios
• Diversity: Diversidad
• Racism: Racismo
• Tolerance: Tolerancia
• Segregation: Segregación
• Cooperation: Cooperación

Activism and Politics

• Lobby: Presionar
• Policies: Política / medidas
• Manifestos: Manifiesto
• Empower: Conceder poder
• Cause: Causa
• Bill: Cuenta / Proyecto de ley
• Social unrest: Descontento social
• Mobilize: Movilizar
• Overthrow: Derrocar
• Issue: Tema / asunto
• Signatures: Firmas
• Movement: Movimiento
• Activism: Activismo
• Dissent: Desacuerdo

Verbs and Prepositions

• Suffer

Expressing Opinions in French

Je crois que - I believe that

Je pense que - I think that

Je trouve que - I find that

Negation in French

Il ne travaille plus en Bretagne. (He no longer works in Brittany)

Je ne vois personne. (I don't see anyone)

Je ne vois rien. (I see nothing)

Je ne mange jamais de viande. (I never eat meat)

Je n'ai qu'une sœur. (I only have one sister)

Indirect Speech in French

Elle dit qu'elle a faim. (She says that she is hungry)

Il dit... (He says...)

Il demande d'aller chercher les... (He asks to go get the...)

Vous allez le voir? Il demande si je vais le voir. (Are you going to see it? He asks if I am going to see it)

Qui es-tu? (subject) Il demande qui je suis. (Who are you? He asks who I am)

Qu'est-ce que tu fais? (COD) Il demande