ALJ220 - Journalism in Society
Unit details
Year: | 2019 unit information |
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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%
Unit Fee Information
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