GSC2903

Journalism technology and information society

Usha Manchanda

8 points - 3 hours per week (one 1-hour lecture, one 2-hour tutorial) - Second semester - Gippsland and distance - Prerequisites: GSC1902 and GSC1903 (GSC1901, GSC1402 and GSC2901 for students who commenced prior to 1999)

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students will be able to use electronic databases and lists as research tools; build international networks through email; establish basic web pages; understand the principles of publishing on the World Wide Web 'online research' strategies for news stories; contribute stories to an online newspaper; and demonstrate a knowledge of the issues involved with technological change in the journalism profession.

Synopsis This subject is designed to develop students' skills in the area of online journalism. It considers the role of the journalist in the 'information society'; issues of access to and distribution of information; and the applications and potentials of electronic journalism. The legal and ethical issues confronting the online journalist will be considered. The wider implications of the electronic networks and online news outlets will be addressed through contemporary debates, for example the projected demise of newspapers and the role of the electronic literacy in contemporary society.

Assessment Continuous assessment: 70% - Essay (2000 words): 30%

Prescribed texts

Reddick R and King E The online journalist: Using the internet and other resources, Harcourt Brace, 1997

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GSC2903

Journalism, technology and information society

Ms Usha Manchanda

6 points - 3 hours workshop per week - Second semester - Berwick - Prerequisites: GSC1902 and GSC1903 or equivalents

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students will be able to use electronic databases and lists as research tools; build international networks through email; establish basic web pages; understand the principles of publishing on the World Wide Web; develop 'online research' strategies for news stories; contribute stories to an online newspaper; and demonstrate a knowledge of the issues involved with technological change in the journalism profession.

Synopsis This subject is designed to develop students' skills in the area of online journalism. It considers the role of the journalist in 'information society', issues of access to and distribution of information, and the applications and potentials of electronic journalism. The legal and ethical issues confronting the online journalist will be considered. The wider implications of the electronic networks and online news outlets will be addressed through contemporary debates, for example the projected demise of newspapers and the role of electronic literacy in contemporary society.

Assessment Continuous assessment: 75% - Essay (1000 words): 25%

Prescribed texts

Reddick R and King E The online journalist: Using the internet and other electronic resources Harcourt Brace, 1997

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