basics&elements

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In my first year at the university I learnt the _______ of journalism.
A. basics B elements
I found both expressions on the net, which is correct?

[JohnParis]

I would say:
"...the basics of journalism."
Unless, of course, you managed to learn all the elements of journalism in the first year.
John

[Tdol]

That's logical, but if this is a multiple choice question, either answer could be used.