jrn1tej the emerging journalist
THE EMERGING JOURNALIST
JRN1TEJ
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The Emerging Journalist introduces students to the shifting roles and responsibilities of journalists and journalism within liberal democratic societies. At the successful completion of The Emerging Journalist, you will appreciate the contemporary media landscape and the role of journalists and media organisations in relation to social, economic, political and cultural power structures. Topics and issues covered include: the changing nature of audiences and the new ways that journalists are engaging and interacting with audiences; the journalistic applications of social media; best practices in reporting and writing for different formats; and the impacts of cultural and technological impacts on journalism as both a profession and as a practice. Assessment tasks are designed to give students an opportunity to start building a portfolio of journalistic work via La Trobe Journalism's online publication for emerging journalists, upstart, http://www.upstart.net.au
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two 700 words each news writing exercises Two hard news articles and analysis of news values. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One 1600 word equivalent writing exercise (including verbal presentation of concept) A feature article (includes pitch presentation) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 1000 word equivalent fortnightly tests (5 tests worth 5% each) Short online quizzes on news and lecture content | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |