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International Traditions in Journalism (JOUR90021)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 be able to:

  • Critically evaluate key studies and major theoretical frameworks to assess the variety of intellectual and cultural traditions that lie behind contemporary journalistic practice.
  • Analyse evolving theoretical frameworks to discern and articulate their influence on the formulation of questions and methods of analysis in comparative reporting contexts.
  • Apply and evaluate theoretical frameworks and methods of analysis in their own studies to effectively critique and improve narratives of comparative media performance.
  • Adhere to and advocate for ethical journalism practices.

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: 4 March 2025