Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Analysing the meaning, sources and the production of news, the structure and language of news writing, ethical considerations in news writing, media regulation, press institutions, advertising and other pressures on journalism, news gathering and the Internet, online publishing, research in journalism, representation and bias, objectivity and balance, contact between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, international news flow and an introduction into media law. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the methods of modern journalism. Become acquainted with the traditions and ideologies of journalism and its importance as a force for cultural change. Promoted an awareness of current events and issues in journalism and public affairs. Imparted news writing. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Journalism 111 workbook. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Journalism 111 (introduction to print) reader, Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. White, Sally. Reporting in Australia. |
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Field of Education: | 100703 Journalism | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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