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JOU4011 Introduction to Journalism
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
An introduction to the principles and practice of the journalistic process from research and information gathering to writing and producing news and features. It covers both practical and critical dimensions: reporting skills, newswriting, features and articles, legal, social, ethical and political aspects.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPAAICCreative Services Area of Specialisation
SPAAHOCreative Services Area of Specialisation
SPAAIUCreative Services Area of Specialisation
N22Graduate Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing)
SPAACKJournalism Area of Specialisation
SPAACDJournalism Area of Specialisation
SPAAHUJournalism Area of Specialisation
SPAACEMass Communication Area of Specialisation
SPAAHVMass Communication Area of Specialisation
SPAABSPublic Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAACNPublic Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAACHPublic Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAAHYPublic Relations Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011