jrn5pht journalism thesis (part time)
JOURNALISM THESIS (PART-TIME)
JRN5PHT
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is the thesis component for a Masters of Journalism Innovation with Honours.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in Master of Journalism Innovation, Graduate Certificate in Journalism Innovation or Graduate Diploma in Journalism Innovation or Master of Communication (Journalism Innovation) or Graduate Diploma in Communication (Journalism Innovation). Requires Subject Coordinator#s approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects JRN5THE, JRN5THP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
03. Advanced ability to reflect on and discuss theoretical practice of self and peers
- Activities:
- Participation in workshops and seminar presentation, present summaries
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Advanced ability to translate ideas from class discussion and individual research into written form
- Activities:
- Redrafting proposals from topic and significant research question.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
06. Develop, research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through critical and reflective thinking.
- Activities:
- Reading and analysis and presentation of summary of reading and analysis in class and online
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
07. Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues and life-long learning issues and apply local and international perspectives to theoretical research at an advanced level
- Activities:
- Reading, in class and on line posts and discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
08. Work independently and collaboratively on the development of a feasible research project at an advanced level
- Activities:
- Working independently (on line) and in teams to workshop 5th year research projects in ways that are attentive to ethical concerns and cultural awareness and the need to continue to work in teams in life long learning activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,500 word thesis | 100 | 03, 04, 06, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,500 word thesis | 100 | 03, 04, 06, 07, 08 |