Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
UoN Singapore Trimester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Introduces students to the writing of feature articles as practised in professional journalism. Students will develop their research, interviewing and writing skills through a variety of assigned tasks and produce journalistic articles for publication in text and online forms. Students may be asked to attend guest lectures.

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

2. Developed their professional writing and research skills as applicable to features journalism in print and online forms.

3. Advanced their skills in critical reflection on professional practice.

4. Further developed their professional communication skills.
Content The course consists of one lecture in which students are made aware of the course content and requirements followed by workshops in the remainder of the term in which students discuss and critique their own and fellow students written projects. Students are introduced to the work of prizewinning Australian and international journalists. Students will also be required to undertake class exercises exploring the theory and practice of features journalism in print and online formats.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge CMNS1090 Introduction to Professional Writing, and CMNS1280 Introduction to Journalism.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Student Projects
Workshop
Assessment Items
Projects
Contact Hours Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for CMNS2280