Journalism technology and information society
Soon Beng Yeap
8 points
* 3 hours per week (1 hour lecture, 2 hours tutorial)
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second semester
* Gippsland/Distance
* Prerequisites: GSC1901 and
GSC1402 or equivalents
Objectives On successful completion of this subject students will be able to use electronic databases and lists as research tools; build international networks through email; establish basic web pages; understand the principles of publishing on the World Wide Web; demonstrate a knowledge of the issues involved with technological change in the journalism profession.
Synopsis This subject is designed to develop students' skills in the areas of journalism which utilise desktop publishing. It addresses the convergence of the roles of journalist, editor and publisher and introduces professional desktop software publishing packages. It considers the role of the journalist in `information society', issues of access to and distribution of information, and the applications and potentials of electronic journalism. The subject will raise questions regarding the role of electronic publishing in journalism. Questions of control and copyright will be considered. The wider cultural implications of these electronic networks will be addressed through recent debates on virtual reality, the projected demise of newspapers and the role of literacy in contemporary society.
Assessment Continuous assessment: 50%
* Project (3000 words): 50%
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