IA3101 - Media and Race Relations

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Journalism students and students enrolled in undergraduate courses.

This subject will explore race relations between different cultural groups within Australia, past and present. From an Indigenous perspective, the policies and political events that have shaped race relations will be explored. Contemporary migration and refugee issues will be explored in terms of media reporting and impact on attitudes and relationships in society. The role the media play in improving race relations within Australia, as well as, the protocols and ethics appropriate to reporting will be taught. The question of objectivity within this context, the ownership of stories and access to information will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the ABA Guidelines on the Portrayal of Indigenous Australians and ethnic minority groups;
• Examine the Protocol Guidelines for reporting on Indigenous issues and apply these within diverse media settings;
• Critically analyse the media and describe the process by which the media creates myths and meanings about Indigenous Australians and ethnic minority groups;
• Describe the history of the media role in influencing popular belief about racial and ethnic community relations and identify the political contexts of current debates within contemporary society;
• Examine and apply the MEAA Ethics guidelines for reporting of Indigenous issues within a media setting.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	coe-fpo.
Contact hours:	10 hours 20 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (20%); (50%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	coe-fpo.
Contact hours:	10 hours 20 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (20%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.