Program Overview

Semester in Podcasting

The Semester in Podcasting: Untold Stories is a unique program that offers students the opportunity to explore the world of podcasting and audio storytelling. This program is designed to help students develop their skills in narrative, interview, music, and sound design, and to share complex ideas with communities of listeners.

Program Description

The Semester in Podcasting will consist of three courses: DIAL 393, 394, and 395 (15 credits total). The program is aligned with the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue’s Semester In program and takes a dialogue-based learning approach. The goal of the program is to create an online space where everyone is free to bring their full selves, in all their complexity, into a community.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Semester in Podcasting, students must have completed 45 credit hours prior to the beginning of the Spring 2021 term. The program is open to any SFU student who meets this requirement.

Program Structure

The Semester in Podcasting will be offered entirely online and is a full-time commitment during the Spring 2021 term. The cohort will meet five days a week, usually from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Students should not take other courses during the semester.

Equipment and Software

SFU will provide all hardware and software necessary for students to fully participate in this course, including audio recorders, microphones, and podcast editing software.

Faculty

The course will be taught by Hannah McGregor, an Assistant Professor of Publishing at Simon Fraser University, and Gordon Katic, an award-winning documentary radio producer and journalist.

Application Process

To apply for the Semester in Podcasting, students should contact Hannah McGregor by January 15, 2021. Online interviews will take place to select the 20 students who will be part of this exciting new course.

Credits and Transferability

The Semester in Podcasting may be taken post-graduation as a special student, and credits can be applied toward a post-baccalaureate diploma. Students should consult with their major department advisor prior to taking the Semester in Podcasting to determine how DIAL credits fulfill major, minor, or elective course requirements.

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