Media Contexts

Course aim

To introduce students to key concepts in media and journalism in relation to the social, cultural and technological contexts in which the media operate.

Course content

Theories of journalism; globalisation; technological change in newsrooms; media ownership and regulation; PR and news; social and political influences on journalism; contemporary models of journalism practice; global influences on journalism; foreign correspondence; independent media; gendered news practices.

Textbook(s)

Allan, S 2005, Journalism: Critical Issues, Open University Press, Maidenhead, Berkshire

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 1022	Principles of Journalism
COMM 1023	News Writing

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Media journal and presentation, Research paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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