units

APG4773

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 23 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitJournalism
OfferedCaulfield First semester 2013 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Evening)
Coordinator(s)Mr William Birnbauer (semester 1); Associate Professor Philip Chubb (semester 2)

Notes

Previously coded JRM4901

Synopsis

This unit introduces basic principles and practices in professional journalism. It focuses on news and current affairs research and reporting for print/online publication, and the role and ethics of journalism in liberal democracies. Students develop a series of stories working independently and in groups, and use online forums for mutual story development and feedback. Students develop an understanding of, and ability to contribute to, contemporary debates in journalism. Students work to deadlines researching and reporting news stories for print/online publications.

Outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able to

  1. demonstrate an ability to identify and research a news story and conduct interviews
  2. demonstrate an ability to write in a clear, concise, factual way using news and feature conventions
  3. take appropriate photographs and caption them to complement a story
  4. identify key ethical and legal obligations associated with reporting
  5. work independently and in groups to produce news reports
  6. demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines
  7. demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues
  8. demonstrate an ability to write under pressure
  9. demonstrate a critical awareness of some social implications of journalistic practice

Assessment

Local News story (600 words): 25%
News story (600 words): 25%
Short Feature with picture(s) (800 -1000 words): 30%
Online reflection statement (1000 words) and in-class tutorial presentation: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr William Birnbauer (semester 1)
Associate Professor Philip Chubb (semester 2)

Contact hours

2 hour seminar