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JRN325 Journalism Internship (8)

Abstract

Students undertake professionally supervised practicums in Print , Broadcast and/or Online journalism environments or journalism-related organisations. Reflection on the experience gained is encouraged in internship reports and the students' performance is assessed by public and private sector employers, according to set critieria laid out in internship booklets provided to students and their hosts.

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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: JRN325
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionSY/USSchool of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment restrictions

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) course and to those enrolled in the Bachelor of Sports Studies/Bachelor of Arts (Communication-Journalism) only.
Related subject(s)
JRN323 JRN325, in combination with JRN326, replaces JRN323.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to integrate the theory and practice of journalism more closely;
- be able to analyse, plan and undertake journalism tasks as part of a team in a professional work environment;
- be able to demonstrate knowledge of journalism practices in common usage in media environments.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- preparation for the professional journalism environment; - developing a portfolio of professional work; - self-assessment in a professional context; - establishing professional networks.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.