Courses & Units
News: Contemporary Practice and Analysis HEJ355
Hobart
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
This unit provides you with skills in news analysis, writing and production. You will build your understanding of news by examining the practices and texts of news producers and the broader political, social, economic and organisational dynamics impacting on news; by drawing on a range of theories and methods commonly used in media research; and through producing news yourself. At the end of the unit, you should have developed an in-depth understanding of the processes and practices affecting news production and circulation, and be able to research and produce print, audio and/or video news stories for a variety of platforms.
Summary
| Unit name | News: Contemporary Practice and Analysis |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HEJ355 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Media |
| Coordinator | Doctor Claire Konkes |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an enhanced knowledge of key journalism concepts, approaches and methods
- integrate and apply these concepts in the practice of journalistic research and writing
- demonstrate skills in academic media research and writing
- reflexively critique your own journalism.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100799 | $1,812.00 | $850.00 | not applicable | $2,445.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
(50 points in introductory HEJ units AND (Admission into F4G - Bachelor of Media with Honours OR Admission into 13T - Bachelor of Media)) OR ((Admission into a course other than F4G OR 13T) AND 25 points in introductory HEJ units)Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HEJ255 AND HEJ236Teaching
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
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Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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