Reportage presents a range of eyewitness accounts, diaries, letters, journalism, video transcripts, reviews, and essays, each of which represent a different facet of reporting. The anthology is split into thematic sections to encourage students to think about the process of reporting in a variety of media, not just journalism.
Reportage encourages students to think about the process of reporting in a variety of media. It starts with a series of fascinating eyewitness accounts , in diary and journal form, then moves on to look at the journalist's role and responsibilities when reporting, including accounts by John Simpson, Kate Adie, P J O'Rourke, and Don McCullin. A Special Assignment on 'Death Row' presents the complex subject of capital punishment through newpapers, videoscript, reviews, essays, and letters, providing a focus for a full range of reportage. The role of the photo-journalist in reporting stories, and ethical issues, such as invasion of privacy, are explored through articles, letters, and photos.
Reportage encourages students to think about the process of reporting in a variety of media. It starts with a series of fascinating eyewitness accounts , in diary and journal form, then moves on to look at the journalist's role and responsibilities when reporting, including accounts by John Simpson, Kate Adie, P J O'Rourke, and Don McCullin. A Special Assignment on 'Death Row' presents the complex subject of capital punishment through newpapers, videoscript, reviews, essays, and letters, providing a focus for a full range of reportage. The role of the photo-journalist in reporting stories, and ethical issues, such as invasion of privacy, are explored through articles, letters, and photos.