Category Archives: Kingston University class notes

Making news in the “fake news” age

Posted on October 25, 2017 by samiraahmed

These are links to further reading from today’s Kingston University journalism/media lecture. Newswatch – on the Theresa May speech/cough – to see the connection between audience, traditional BBC news and the impact of “viral” social media on traditional news. The … Continue reading →

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Newswatch class notes

Posted on February 2, 2016 by samiraahmed

Some further reading and viewing for Kingston University students at Tuesday’s class. Newswatch website ( 1 year archive) The origins of Newswatch and its mission (2004) BBC launch on website Hutton Inquiry history (wikipedia) BBC Trending website – Blog and … Continue reading →

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While the flame is strong: Pop and politics (Kingston Uni class notes)

Posted on March 1, 2015 by samiraahmed

This a list of suggested reading and films to follow on from my lecture for  Dr Rupa Huq’s 2nd year sociology module on Monday March 2nd 2015 11am. The title of course comes from The Young Ones (1961). It’s open … Continue reading →

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Where the line is: Some case studies in journalism ethics

Posted on February 4, 2015 by samiraahmed

These are links to some of the stories and further reading featured in today’s 1pm Kingston University class. Callous treatment of victims of crime The Sun and Rochelle Holness – Distressing speculation about her suffering, supposedly based on police sources … Continue reading →

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The art of interviewing: Class notes (Feb 11th)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by samiraahmed

These are the examples/clips I used in today’s class: The Q&A that goes with the flow: Tom Baker interview (Metro) A great questionnaire format: Big Issue Letter To My Younger Self Influential magazines/format: The “Who The Hell Does..” interview from … Continue reading →

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The art of newswriting – KU Writing School Class notes

Posted on February 6, 2014 by samiraahmed

  These are links to some of the stories and ideas we discussed in Thursday’s class. RADIO: BBC R4 NEWS BRIEFING (play 2nd item from 1:18 to 1: 59) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03sbkqq TV: ARIEL SHARON FUNERAL JAN 2014 (JEREMY BOWEN) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25709378 TABLOID … Continue reading →

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Kingston University Class Notes: Spin, Politics and PR

Posted on January 22, 2014 by samiraahmed

These are links to some of the stories I discussed in today’s classes. You’ll also find the VT on the Action Aid/South Africa Corrective Rape story on the Featured Videos page: Political reporting (James Morrison’s MA Class) This one I … Continue reading →

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Midnight movies to Kickstarter: John Waters & selling films

Posted on December 2, 2013 by samiraahmed

Trailer for Pink Flamingos (1972) (Updated December 8th 2014) These are notes for further reading based on my Kingston University film class today about John Waters’ career and its lessons for independent filmmaking. John Waters Trailer for Pink Flamingos – … Continue reading →

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