Unit details
ALJ111 - Contemporary Journalism
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | P Bethell |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit is an introduction to news journalism. Students will be invited to consider the range of factors that contribute to shaping the contemporary news agenda and the dissemination of information in a multimedia world. They will be introduced to some of the practical, ethical, legal and commercial pressures which frame and inform the reporting of news through their own experiences while preparing practical work in journalism.
Assessment
Practical assignments, 40% and 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $706 | $706 | $2374 | $2714 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
