GSC2903

Journalism technology and information society

John Tebbutt

8 points
* 3 hours per week (1-hour lecture, 2-hour tutorial)
* Second semester
* Gippsland and distance
* Prerequisites: GSC1901, GSC1402 and GSC2901 or equivalents
* Corequisites: GSC2902

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 computers for research. It addresses the convergence of the roles of journalist, editor and publisher and introduces publishing. It considers the role of the journalist in the `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 contemporarydebates, for example virtual reality, the projected demise of newspapers and the role of literacy in contemporary society.

Assessment Continuous assessment: 50%
* Project (3000 words): 50%

Prescribed texts

To be advised

GSC2903

Journalism, technology and information society

John Tebbutt

6 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Berwick
* Prerequisites: GSC1901 and GSC1402 or eqivalents

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 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%

Prescribed texts

To be advised