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Change in Journalism (MECM40007)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject encourages students to reflect on how journalism has changed over time and to consider what it might become in the future. It examines the emergence of what we now call ‘journalism’ and looks at the technological, political and economic issues that shaped its development. Students will engage with key theorists and formulate their own informed opinions about the rise of news, the nature of journalistic objectivity, the relationship between journalism and democracy, and the threat (or promise) of Artificial Intelligence.
From the emergence of citizen journalism and the struggle for diverse journalistic representation to the nature of combat reporting and the rise of social media, the subject links historical debates with the controversies of today – and invites students to think about the journalism of tomorrow.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an informed understanding of relevant research that has investigated journalism history
- Demonstrate an understanding of different arguments and positions regarding the forces that shape journalism, and how these inform different perspectives on its past, present and future
- Demonstrate a capacity to draw on existing arguments and evidence to develop their own critical arguments and make informed contributions to debates regarding processes of change in journalism.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- The capacity to critically reflect on the relations between social structures and practices
- The capacity to conduct research and apply knowledge to develop informed critical arguments
- The capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written communication
- The capacity to design, conduct and report original research.
Last updated: 8 November 2024