JRN524 Journalism Cultures (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject engages students with the history of journalism. Students will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of contemporary journalism in a range of industrial, organisational and self-publishing models. The subject will explore the difficulties of and opportunities for practicing journalism in different cultural settings.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JRN524
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Postgraduate students.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate an understanding of the history of journalism as a profession
- demonstrate an understanding of the cultures, roles and responsibilities of journalists working within industrial newsroom models
- demonstrate understanding of the application of the principles and practice of journalism within new and emerging media models
- demonstrate an understanding of the cross-cultural issues impacting on journalistic practice
- demonstrate a knowledge of how the news media sources and generates content within a framework of legal and ethical practice.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- the history of journalism - newsroom culture - operations, roles & responsibilities - news sources and news agendas - news organisations & business models in a global market - commercial, public and community journalism - freelance journalism & self-publishing - cross-cultural issues in journalism - an introduction to legal and ethical frameworks.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.