English syllabus

Abstract

This syllabus, designed by Dr. Iman Aib for first-year students at the University of Algiers 3, provides a comprehensive English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curriculum for the second semester. It aims to equip students with essential theoretical frameworks and practical skills in Information and Communication Sciences, specifically focusing on media and journalism. The course covers the diachronic development of journalism, core ethical principles such as integrity and objectivity, and the influence of technology on journalistic writing. Students explore various genres, including news articles, feature stories, and press releases, while learning to differentiate between facts and opinions. Additionally, the curriculum examines different newspaper formats—from traditional broadsheets to digital editions—and their role in shaping public opinion and exercising freedom of expression. Through diverse teaching methods like case-based and collaborative learning, the program fosters critical thinking and professional proficiency in English within a media context