JRN3901

International Journalism ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Amy Forbes

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: As for JRN2901.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will have: 1) Critical and analytical understanding of the key theories in international news reporting; 2) Understanding of global journalism practices; 3) Ability to examine issues facing international news reporting, with reference to particular regions; 4) Understanding of the historical relationship between Western media, in particular the Australian media, and Asian media;

Assessment: Comparative essay (1500 words): 30% + Media article (1000 words): 20% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (one 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: Two second-year journalism units

Prohibitions: GSC3901, JRN2901