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Journalism: Processes and Practices

Unit code: HALM202

Credit points12.5 Credit Points
Duration1 Semester
Contact hours3 Hours per Week
CampusHawthorn
Prerequisites

Nil

CorequisitesNil

Aims and objectives

Newspapers, radio and television all report the news. However, while they may report the same events, each medium has a different 'news voice' resulting from its particular set of institutional practices and constraints which shape how events are reported both in Australia and internationally.

Teaching methods

Lectures and Tutorials

Assessment

Class presentation, feature story , class and online participation.

Generic skills outcomes

  • Developed your independent research skills.
  • Enhanced your ability to develop and formulate a coherent argument.
  • Developed your analytical and conceptual skills.
  • Enhanced your problem solving skills.
  • Extend your ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Develop your reporting skills.
  • Learn to work to a deadline.
  • Develop your interviewing skills.

Content

This unit of study takes both a theoretical and practical approach to news writing by looking at the different reporting strategies and practices of newspapers, radio, television and on-line journalism.