Thema 3: Journalism
Prüfling A
For several reasons, traditional newspapers are going through hard times. Innovative ideas are needed to ensure their survival. Comment on the material.
Adapted from: https://support.theguardian.com [accessed: 01 July 2022]
Agree on strategies to promote journalism at your school.
Prüfling B
For several reasons, traditional newspapers are going through hard times. Innovative ideas are needed to ensure their survival. Comment on the material.
Adapted from: https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonPost/videos [accessed: 01 July 2022]
Agree on strategies to promote journalism at your school.
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Please note that these solutions are only suggestions. There are various possibilities for argumentation.
Please note that these solutions are only suggestions. There are various possibilities for argumentation.
- Here we are then.
- Let's talk about possible goals and what to achieve in the next 5 years. How will these goals and ideas open up an endless array of opportunities and at the same time will come with certain constraints.
- Let's start with...
- On the one hand / on the other hand
- It must be considered
- In my opinion / I think, personally, ...
- I agree / I disagree
Possible introductions to the topic and the argumentations
Prüfungsteilnehmer A
- in recent years, the newspaper industry has struggled to adapt to the digital age, with declining readership and advertising revenue
- to overcome these difficulties, newspapers need to embrace new approaches and find innovative solutions to remain relevant and financially viable
- one way is to raise funds as The Guardian has done
- traditional newspapers should aim for a long-term transformation to survive in this rapidly changing world
- fundraising like The Guardian can be seen more as a short-term solution
- it is not an adaptation to today's circumstances, but an attempt to survive without investing further in new strategy and development
- strategic changes must be sought that meet the needs and interests of the readership and move with the times
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raising funds
raising funds
Prüfungsteilnehmer B
- in recent years, the newspaper industry has struggled to adapt to the digital age, with declining readership and advertising revenue
- to overcome these difficulties, newspapers need to embrace new approaches and find innovative solutions to remain relevant and financially viable
- other than The Guardian, The Washington Post decided to take advantage of digitization to break away from print media and move in a new strategic direction
- by implementing a launcher in youtube, The Washington Post has not only adapted to today's times but also to a younger audience
- thus reaches a larger audience and a larger number of followers (the sales number of the digital age) through a diverse offering
- the adaption to the digital age ensures an increasing lifespan
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gaining followers
gaining followers
Argumente für beide Prüfungsteilnehmer
- journalism plays a crucial role in society by serving as a watchdog, informing the public, and fostering accountability
- it provides a platform for the dissemination of news, analysis, and diverse perspectives, which are vital for a well-informed citizenry
- journalism also holds power accountable, uncovers injustices, and contributes to the functioning of democratic societies
importance of journalism
- Create a School Newspaper: Establish a student-led newspaper to provide a platform for students to express their ideas, report on school events, and showcase their creativity. This initiative can help develop writing, research, and critical thinking skills.
- Journalism Club: Form a journalism club where students interested in journalism can come together to discuss current events, explore different forms of journalism (e.g., investigative, opinion, feature writing), and collaborate on projects or articles.
- Collaboration with Local Media: Reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, or online news outlets to explore opportunities for collaboration. Students can contribute articles, opinion pieces, or multimedia content, providing them with real-world publishing experiences.
- Media Literacy Education: Incorporate media literacy education into the school curriculum to help students critically evaluate news sources, discern credible information from misinformation, and understand the importance of responsible consumption and sharing of news.
- Field Trips and Reporting Assignments: Organize field trips to local news organizations, press conferences, or community events to expose students to the practical aspects of journalism. Assign reporting tasks to students, encouraging them to apply their journalism skills in real-life situations.
- Workshops and Training: Organize workshops or training sessions on various aspects of journalism, such as news writing, interviewing techniques, fact-checking, and ethics in journalism. These sessions can enhance students' skills and understanding of the profession.
promote journalism at school