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AMU1328 - Introduction to journalism A

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Arts

Organisational Unit

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Malaysia

Coordinator(s)

Dr Ghislaine Lewis

Offered

Malaysia

First semester 2016 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit provides a critical introduction to the development of key journalistic concepts, research and practices in the production of original news stories in the print and video formats. This includes the social, professional and legal contexts for journalism production; the technical production and conventional narrative styles of news production for print and video journalism. The unit also examines the two different formats of news production and the various factors that can affect the optimal choice of medium for reporting. Students will produce a critical evaluation of their own performance and provide constructive feedback for their peers.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to identify and research a news story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate evidence in the print and audio-visual media;
Demonstrate an ability to select an advantageous medium for presentation, and report in a clear, concise and factual way using news conventions in at least two media;
Identify, observe key ethical and legal obligations associated with print and video journalism, and reflect critically on their own and others' performance in this regard;
Work independently and collaboratively in learning and production processes, including online forums, to produce print and video journalism;
Demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;
Demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current affairs and media issues;
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the capacities, limitations and socio-professional implications of journalistic practices in different media.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.