Course Title: Journalism and Society
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Journalism and Society
Credit Points: 12
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM1048 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
335H Applied Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008 |
Course Coordinator: Josie Vine
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5306
Course Coordinator Email:josie.vine@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 6.2.18
Course Coordinator Availability: Consultation times: Mondays, 11am - 1pm
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This is a foundation journalism course which examines the roles and responsibilities of contemporary Australian journalism and journalists.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course will enable you to develop skills in critical thinking about the role of Australian journalism and journalists, and the ethical considerations that impact upon that role
Students will develop an understanding of journalism’s role in contemporary Australia and its responsibilities to society, sources and employers. On completing this course, you will understand the privileges - and consequent responsibilities - enjoyed by journalists working in a western democracy such as Australia and how to practise journalism within an ethical framework.
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning activities take place in seminars, involving lectures, presentations from industry representatives and documentaries, and tutorials, involving practical exercises, peer presentations and discussions.
Overview of Learning Resources
The course materials will be delivered through a range of on-line readings, lectures, presentations by industry representatives and documentaries, in-class exercises and peer-presentations.
Students are expected to read and watch a variety of news and current affairs. Additional readings and particular news shows/documentaries will be made available to you throughout the semester.
Overview of Assessment
Students are assessed through in-class practical exercises, in-class presentations and written essays.