jrn3smi sport media issues

SPORT MEDIA ISSUES

JRN3SMI

Not currently offered

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. Commercial 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.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesMAC2MLE OR JRN2DIJ

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

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.
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.
03. To demonstrate an understanding of and ability to make ethical judgments 'on the run' in sport journalism.
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.

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