Journalism, technology and information society
John Tebbutt
6 points * 3 hours per week * Berwick * Prerequisites: GSC1901 and GSC1402 or eqivalents
Objectives On the 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 issue involved with technological change in the journalism profession.
Synopsis This subject 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 the extensive 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 equivalent to 2000 words (a total equivalent to 5000 words): 50%
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