JRN524 Journalism Cultures (8)
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. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
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.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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JRN112 Existing undergraduate subject on which this profile is based.
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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. |
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SyllabusThe 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. |
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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.
