To enrol in this unit, students must meet honours/postgraduate course entry requirements (for example completion of a 300 credit point undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline). Entry to the unit is competitive, and is subject to approval by the Unit Coordinator. To apply for entry into the unit and New Columbo Plan grant consideration please email the application form available here, to the unit coordinator (Craig.Norris@utas.edu.au) by the advised date.
Introduction
This unit offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised fieldwork in the area of journalism, media and communications.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Fieldwork in Journalism, Media and Communications |
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| Unit code | HEJ610 |
| 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 |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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).
Fees
Requisites
Pre requ: completion of a Bachelor degree with a major in Journalism, Media and Communications or equivalent
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Intensive fieldwork period with orientation sessions before fieldwork and debriefing sessions upon return. Total contact: 39 hours |
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| Assessment | In-Country Group Work 1,500 words equivalent – (20%); Research Project (4,000 words or equivalent) and Exegesis (2,000 words) – 80% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Most JMC units have neither required nor recommended texts but if this unit does, information about these can be found at the CoOp Bookshop links below close to the start of semester. For the majority of units, a Reading List providing access to electronic readings is provided (if applicable) and this will be made available through MyLO and the Library at the beginning of semester. |
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