ALJ220 - Journalism in Society

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Lisa Waller

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

 1 x 2 hour Seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

Online independent and collaborative learning including 2 scheduled online workshops

Content

This unit introduces students to the critical analysis of journalism and news media. It employs media and communication theories along with practical exercises to give students critical understanding of what it means to be a professional working in the field of journalism. Students will articulate, analyse and evaluate the news media and the role of journalism in society from a range of historical and contemporary perspectives, including that of the journalist, the audience and the industry.

Assessment

Assessment 1 - Group presentation (20 minutes) - 25%

Assessment 2 - Practical assignment (1000 words) - 30%

Assessment 3 - Essay (2000 words) - 45%

 

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