jrn3smi sport media issues
SPORT MEDIA ISSUES
JRN3SMI
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Journalists do not operate in a vacuum. They perform their work for media companies which are trying to survive or at least reinvent themselves in an era of dramatic change. Commerical and other influences impact on what stories are covered, how they are covered and how much prominence they receive. Specific areas students will cover include: role and history of sport media, the role of the media in enhancing the value of sport sponsorship; the links between sports and nationalism; gender issues; the coverage of drugs in sport and ethics in sport media. Students will also examine the cultural side of the sport media, including the cultural status of sport stars.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Lowden
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites JRN2DIJ - Dilemmas in Journalism or by approval by ABJS coordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Available as an elective subject to ABA major in Journalism.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. The ability to write and potentially publish articles (400 words), that conform to Australian journalistic standards, on a variety of issues in sport that go beyond previews and results. The ability to revise and sub edit those articles. To look at an issue from all angles whilst acknowledging the influence of their own preconceptions.
- Activities:
- Students will write various news reports and analysis pieces based on weekly debates to be held in class during the semester.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. To critically evaluate information presented to the journalist as 'news' and demonstrate an ability to classify that information as worthy of publication in the form of a debate argument.
- Activities:
- In the course of researching for their debate, students will come across a variety of information sources. They will have to distinguish between accurate and independent material and material put into the public space by organisations with an agenda.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. To demonstrate an understanding of and ability to make ethical judgments 'on the run' in sport journalism.
- Activities:
- Students will be given some ethical dilemma scenarios and asked a series of questions online about the course of action they would take and why.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Work in a team environment. Demonstrate an ability to come to a consensus on a philosophical position relating to a sport media issue. Be able to articulate and express a point of view to an audience.
- Activities:
- Students will participate in debates (in teams) that will discuss various issues relating to sport and media.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Lowden
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debate (equivalent to 1200 words) | 20 | 04, 02 | |
| Portfolio of articles written from observing debates (equivalent to 2500 words) | 70 | 01 | |
| Quiz (equivalent to 400 words) | 10 | 03 |