Journalism and Political Process (8127.4)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Communication And Media | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
The unit investigates public understandings of politics and political processes as mediated information by exploring the role of contemporary journalism in shaping political knowledge in selected democracies, including the USA, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, India and Japan. Topics include journalistic routines and values, newsroom cultures, news gathering and election campaigning, journalists and political elites, news and political parties, political movements, mediated popular culture and politics, and the role of emerging media technologies. Theories of political communication relating to the institutions and practice of journalism are explored: process approaches; diffusion of information; agenda-setting; news framing and priming; critical theory; and constructionist approaches. Students begin a study of the role of globalization by examining selected case studies of news coverage of supranational institutions.
1. Have acquired an understanding of the main elements of studies of journalism, news and political process; gained insight into the role of contemporary journalism in the political processes of international agencies and bodies, and in the political processes of selected nation states; and
2. Have further developed their understanding of the main theoretical approaches to political communication research; gained introductory analytical skills necessary to analyse published political communication research in books, journals and government publications.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Have acquired an understanding of the main elements of studies of journalism, news and political process; gained insight into the role of contemporary journalism in the political processes of international agencies and bodies, and in the political processes of selected nation states; and
2. Have further developed their understanding of the main theoretical approaches to political communication research; gained introductory analytical skills necessary to analyse published political communication research in books, journals and government publications.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
NoneIncompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
NoneAssumed knowledge
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Required texts
See timetable
Participation requirements
Participation in tutorials is assessed.
Required IT skills
None
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
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