ALJ304 - Local Journalism
Unit details
| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Kristy Hess |
| Prerequisite: | ALJ111 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | Trimester 2: Campus: 1 x 2 hour Seminar per week Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin
Trimester 3: Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin |
Content
This unit explores the practice and theory of local and community journalism in Australia and western societies. It outlines the practices and approaches adopted by these types of news outlets and their relationship to the 'mainstream' media. The unit encourages students to debate the importance of these forms of journalism in an increasingly globalised and digitised media world. Students will develop pieces of journalism in a variety of styles and be encouraged to publish their work in relevant print, broadcast or online contexts. They will also critically engage with the norms and conventions shaping journalistic practices and how they relate to these aspects of journalism and discuss some of the key differences between commercial and not-for-profit outlets.
Assessment
Field report, 2000 words 50%
Practical work, 2000 words equivalent 50%
Unit Fee Information
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