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Introduction

This unit summarises key developments in journalism, media and communications theory, approaches and methods. It reviews the work of significant theorists and addresses a range of approaches. Various methodological resources are outlined for students, helping them to both undertake their own research and to locate their work in relation to contemporary and historical approaches.

Summary 2020

Unit name Researching Media and Communication
Unit code HEJ412
Credit points 25
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Creative Arts and Media
Discipline Media
Coordinator

Dr. Craig Norris
Teaching staff

Dr. Craig Norris
Level Honours
Available as student elective? No
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe and explain critical media theories, concepts and methods in your verbal and written work
  2. Drawing on these theories, identify and explain how media shapes our perception of the world around us in your verbal and written work
  3. Identify ‘new’ problems within the discipline’s foundational questions to develop research questions that address contemporary social and cultural challenges in a local and/or global context
  4. Design and develop a research project that incorporates your understanding of the contemporary media and communication approaches presented in this unit.

Fees

Requisites

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

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Weekly Seminar (3 hours)

Assessment

Task 1: Milestone tasks, 500 words (10%)
Task 2: Project proposal, 500 words (10%)
Task 3: In-class presentation, 2000 words equivalent (20%)
Task 4: Research methods project, 2000 words or equivalent (20%)
Task 5: Major project, 3000 words or equivalent (40%)

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Textbooks

Required

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