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MDIA 2338 - Social Issues in Journalism

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

This course will provide students with an in depth and sophisticated understanding of the major social, cultural and political factors shaping journalism in liberal democracies today. Students will gain an appreciation of the ways in which journalistic practices, values and ethics are shaped by, and shape, the surrounding social environment. A critical approach to important issues ? from Black Lives Matter to Google news ? will equip students with the necessary tools to be able to identify and negotiate industry debates and change the way journalism is done.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MDIA 2338
    Course Social Issues in Journalism
    Coordinating Unit Media
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 contact hours
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible MDIA 3328
    Assessment Online quizzes, Argument Essay, Research Essay, Participation
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr John Budarick

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1) Critically evaluate different theories and approaches ot the role of journalism in society
    2) Understand the social, political and cultural contexts of journalism in liberal democracy
    3) Develop a critical, theoretically informed approach to the improvement of journalism in society
    4) Synthesise different ideas into a coherent argument
    5) Use evidence and logic to form and argument
    6) Produce high quality academic work to a deadline
    7) Work as part of a team
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2,3

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1,2,3,4,5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    4,5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    6

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    2

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    1

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    6

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Required readings for the course will be made available as digitised PDF's on the course My Uni page.
    Recommended Resources
    Information on recommended resources will be provided through My Uni
    Online Learning
    This course makes extensive use of the My Uni portal. Lectures, exercises and resources will all be made available through My Uni. Assignments will be submitted through Turn-It-In.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Lecture material will be made available through a combination of face-to-face and online. Turtorials will expand on the course readings and lectures. Tutorials will consist of a combination of group work, class discussion, debate and individual work. The tutorials are intended as a fund, lively and challenging forum within whihc students can exchange ideas and build knowledge.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is intended as a guide ot assist students with engaging with the course appropriately.

    A guide ot workload for this course is:
    Lecture attendance: 1 hour per week
    Tutorial attendance: 2 hours per week
    Workshop preperation: 3 hours per week 
    Assignment preperation: 3 hours per week
    Learning Activities Summary
    As well as tutorial exercises, other learning activities in this course include
    2 online quizzes: 20% of final grade
    A minor assingment: 30%
    A major assignment: 40%
    Tutorial participation and attendance: 10%
    Specific Course Requirements
    N/A
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment in the course consists of
    Major assignment: 40%
    Minor assignment: 30%
    Online Quizzes: 20%
    Participation & Attendance: 10%
    Assessment Detail
    Both written assignments will be critical reflections. The quiz will be based on lecture and reading material.
    Submission
    All gradable assessment other than online quizzes will be submitted via Turn It In
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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