At the successful completion of this course, students will have:
1. Developed knowledge and understanding of the role of journalism in society.

2. Developed skills pertinent to contemporary journalism.

3. Started to develop skills in critical reflection on professional practice.

4. Developed advanced communication skills.

The course provides an introduction to journalism theory and practice with a focus on news and current affairs in print media.
Students will develop:
* analytical skills to assess the impact of contemporary journalism in society and articulate its roles as a provider of information, education and entertainment;
* communication skills through tutorial and online discussion of the way contemporary news and current affairs are being discussed and framed in both Australian and international media;
* analytical, research, interviewing, production, multimedia and writing skills.

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40 units at 1000 level including CMNS1090 Introduction to Professional Writing.

Internal Mode

Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Student Projects
Workshop

Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term