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International Traditions in Journalism (JOUR90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Essay on a case study
| Week 6 | 30% |
Feature on contemporary journalistic practice
| During the examination period | 50% |
In-class assignments
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Andrew Dodd Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: 12 x 1 hour lectures, 12 x 1 hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
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- 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