JRN3901 - International Journalism

Leader: Amy Forbes

Offered

Berwick First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Singapore First semester 2007 (Off-campus)

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

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