ALJ324 - Journalism in Society
Unit details
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. Last updated: 4 June 2021 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Matthew Ricketson |
| Cohort rule: | Nil |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have completed 8 credit points |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ALJ220 |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1 hour weekly class, 1 x 2 hour weekly seminar |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 1 hour weekly class online, 1 x 2 hour weekly seminar online |
Content
This unit introduces, and asks students to practice, critical analysis of journalism and news. It employs journalism and communication studies theories along with practical exercises to give student critical understanding of what it means to be work in the field of journalism, and to be a reflective practitioner. 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, their news organisation, the industry and the audience.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Comprehend and critically analyse the important role performed by journalists in a democratic society across the world, and how that role has developed | GLO1 Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO8 Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Apply ethical principles that underpin journalism and practice across a range of rounds or beats | GLO1 Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4 Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Evaluate issues that arise for journalists in the workplace, whether in a large media company, a small start-up or as a freelance practitioner, and explain how the role and practice of journalism is changing | GLO1 Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Demonstrate autonomy, responsiblity and accountabilty under time pressure and commitment to reflective learning about journalism and journalistic practice | GLO5 Problem solving GLO6 Self management |
| ULO5 | 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 |
| ULO6 | 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 Team work |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Journalism reflection | 1200 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2 (Group) - Presentation | 800 words or equivalent | 20% | To be advised |
| Assessment 3 - Essay | 2000 words or equivalent | 50% | Week 12 |
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.
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