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International Traditions in Journalism (JOUR90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject examines the practice of professional journalism and its traditions across a variety of international contexts. Students will compare and contrast the intellectual and historical traditions behind the development of contemporary journalism practice in places including Australia, Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Asia. They will critically analyse how technological innovations and social transformation have driven changes in the field. Students also will engage with debates regarding the influence of international norms and Anglo-American conceptions of journalism in non-Western contexts, and reflect on the degree to which these entanglements have led to a form of modern global journalism.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Have an awareness of the variety of intellectual and cultural traditions that lie behind contemporary journalistic practice
- Have developed advanced expertise in comparative analysis of journalism
- Be able to apply academic research skills to a consideration of different influences shaping journalistic practice and professionalism;
- Demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills;
- Be equipped to critically reflect on a range of case studies relating to journalism practice in international contexts
Generic skills
Upon successful completion of this subject, graduates should develop the following generic skills:
- A reflective appreciation and knowledge of different cultural and ethical traditions
- Capacities of cross-cultural understanding and communication
- Capacities of independent research, analysis and writing
- An understanding of how questions of applied judgement relate to particular societal situations and circumstances
- Capacities of time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Essay on a case study (1500 words) due week 6 (30%)
- Feature on contemporary journalistic practice (2500 words) due during the examination period (50%)
- In-class assignments (equivalent to 1000 words), held throughout semester (20%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Lucy Smy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A compiled reader will be made available.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022