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HEJ302

Enrolment
Unit Code
Unit Title
HEJ302 Media and the Environment
(Not Offered 2010)
HEJ318 Professional Placement
HEJ323 Imaging News
HEJ325 Documentary Journalism
HEJ327 Media Cultures
(Not Offered 2010)
HEJ328 New Media
(Not Offered 2010)
HEJ329 Youth Media
HEJ330 Research Project in Journalism, Media and Communications
HEJ331 Media and Gender
(Not Offered 2010)
HEJ333 Convergent Journalism
(Not Offered 2010)
HEJ334 Media and Conflict
HEJ335 Media and Music
HEJ336 Media Ethics

2010  HEJ302  Media and the Environment

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS
Not Offered

DESCRIPTION

Examines the relationship between the media and the environment. The sources of environmental news, news language, media framing and images are analysed using a variety of media studies methodologies. Practical journalistic exercises also give students a critical understanding of the forces operating in the field. The unit may include a field trip.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 1500-word essay (25%), 2000-word news stories/feature and critical analysis (35%), two-hour exam (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 5 contact hrs fortnightly

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

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
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REQUISITE INFO
Prereq HEJ101 and HEJ102
M.Excl HEJ202

STAFF: Dr Libby Lester (Coordinator)

FEES
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