ALJ220 - Journalism in Society
Unit details
Year: | 2020 unit information |
---|---|
Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Matthew Ricketson |
Prerequisite: | Nil |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | Nil |
Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2-hour seminar per week |
Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 2 (two) 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.
These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
ULO1 | Conduct academic and news related research to analyse, synthesise and disseminate this information using a range of technologies | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
ULO2 | Work independently and in teams to select, analyse and evaluate information relating to the construction of news stories for different publications and audiences | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO7: Teamwork |
ULO3 | Respond to time pressure by acting autonomously, responsibly and accountably and through an ongoing commitment to reflective learning about journalism and journalism practice | GLO6: Self-management |
ULO4 | Work collaboratively with journalistic colleagues, other professionals and community members and build personal contacts and networks | GLO7: Teamwork |
ULO5 | Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness when sourcing and following-up news stories Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability under time pressure and an ongoing commitment to reflective learning about journalism and journalistic practice | GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
ULO6 | Work collaboratively with journalistic colleagues, other professionals and community members and build personal contacts and networks | GLO7: Teamwork |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 1:Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
---|---|---|---|
Assessment 1 (Group of 2-4 students) - Group assignment | 1200 word equivalent | 30% | Information not yet available |
Assessment 2 (Individual) - Quiz | 800 word equivalent | 20% | Week 5 |
Assessment 3 (Individual) - Critical Essay | 2000 words | 50% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: ALJ220 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
Click on the fee link below which describes you: