JRN3901 - International journalism

Leader(s): Dr Usha M Rodrigues

Offered

Berwick First semester 2009 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2009 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2009 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Sunway First semester 2009 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2009 (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 Western media, in particular the Australian media, and Asian media;

Assessment

Written assignments (4200 words): 90%
Attendance/participation for on-campus students, or reading report for OCL students (300 words): 10%

Contact hours

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

Prerequisites

Two second-year journalism units

Prohibitions

GSC3901, JRN2901