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International Journalism - Key Skills (JOUR90020)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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This is a practice based subject taught by leading practitioners, which enables students to develop their skills in researching, writing and producing stories in an international context. Students will enhance their understanding of how news stories are put together, including the variety of new formats being developed online, and will develop advanced skills in researching and producing stories in a new and rapidly changing international media environment. The subject examines a range of different research techniques and considers how these can be applied in the context of journalists’ work. It also explores a range of logistical, communication, production and ethical challenges facing journalists, and how these can be effectively managed.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Plan and create innovative, engaging, and timely news stories, using digital collaboration and technology tools, with originality and relevance to current events.
- Analyse the effectiveness of different research techniques used in a range of news stories to justify their impact on the overall quality and credibility of the reporting.
- Identify and implement appropriate research methods to gather relevant information and develop compelling story ideas.
- Evaluate journalism practices to assess their ethical implications on researching and writing news stories.
- Examine writing styles across different media to recognise potential challenges to communicating complex information effectively.
Generic skills
Upon successful completion of this subject, graduates should develop the following generic skills:
- Capacities of ethical and critical judgement in public communication
- A capacity to undertake independent research, through investigation and evaluation of diverse sources
- Capacities relating to the clear and effective communication of facts and ideas
- Time management and planning skills, facilitating the effective management and organisation of workloads.
Last updated: 8 November 2024