Journalism

• Topics

  • Critical and cultural perspectives on the function of the news media
  • News values and conventions of news stories
  • Writing style and the news story
  • Content and the news story
  • Structure and the news story
  • The characteristics of feature articles
  • Interviewing and the ethics of journalism
  • Radio news
  • Television news
  • Reporting on war
  • Alternative forms of journalism
  • Opportunities for publication

• Study resources

  • Print Materials

    • Welcome letter

  • Online Materials

    • Printable format materials

Entry Requirements

Equivalent Subjects

You cannot enrol in this unit if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• SWI-LPW501

Special requirements

No special requirements

In this subject, you gain insights into how journalists define news and construct news stories; develop an understanding of how news stories and features are structured; explore the various genres of journalistic writing through practical exercises; and create a marketable piece of journalistic writing.

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

• Assignment 1 - Online Discussion (30-40%)
• Assignment 2 - Assignments (60-70%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.