JB3113 - Television in Society

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Journalism

This subject is designed specifically for journalism students hoping to enter the television industry. It explores television journalism in its cultural and social context through its history, theory and social impact; analyses the relationship between television and its audience; and examines the vital role of television in the public sphere, both as a reflector and a shaper of ideas, attitudes and beliefs. Through examples and case studies, students gain insight into how the television industry works and an appreciation of the relationship between conceptual theory and industrial practice.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrated understanding of the role of television in the public sphere;
• demonstrated ability to research and write scholarly analysis.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coord/Lect:	Ms Liz Tynan.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 10 hours tutorials
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); diary (20%); essays (50%).

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