Arts

HEJ413

Enrolment Unit Code	Unit Title
HEJ409	Honours Research Project A
HEJ410	Honours Research Project B
HEJ412	Researching Journalism, Media and Communications
HEJ413	Current Issues in Journalism, Media and Communications
HEJ414	Topic in Journalism, Media and Communications
HEJ415	Communication and Change
HEJ416	Professional Honours Research Project
HEJ417	Public Relations
HGW415	Professional Communication in Human Services
HGW416	Human Services: Context and Practice
HSS400	Professional Humanities Honours (Full-time)
HSS401	Professional Humanities Honours (Part-time)

2013 HEJ413 Current Issues in Journalism, Media and Communications

Unit Level:

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HEJ413 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 H On Campus 25-FEB-2013 23-MAR-2013 15-APR-2013 31-MAY-2013 * The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides students with an understanding of contemporary issues in journalism, media and communications from various international perspectives, together with an awareness of the social and political contexts of traditional and new media. Three issues will be covered in depth. These will vary from year to year, and may include media convergence, global media flows, intellectual property regimes, journalism cultures and practice, and the public sphere.

WEIGHT: 25%

ASSESSMENT: Two assignments totalling 8,500 words

TEACHING PATTERN: Three-hour weekly seminar (weeks 1-13)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - H
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
About Flexible Study Options

INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.
This unit includes international cross-cultural issues/skills.

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

Completion of a Bachelor degree with a major in Journalism, Media and Communications or equivalent

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Dr Kate Nash (Coordinator)

FEES
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KEY

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