JN4003 - Journalism and Literature

Credit points:	06
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Journalism

Through a series of readings, this subject examines aspects of journalism and literature, with particular emphasis on the points and places where the two overlap. Students will be encouraged to develop an aesthetic and historical understanding of the journalistic uses of literature, particularly of fiction and the literary qualities of journalism. Particular attention is paid to issues of text, style and discourse.

Learning Outcomes

• to demonstrate applied literary critical skills;
• to develop advanced skills in presentation and written argument;
• to develop an appreciation of the relations between literature and journalism.

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.

Prerequisites:

Admission to Journalism Honours program

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coord/Lect:	Dr Lindsay Simpson.
Contact hours:	13 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (40%); seminar paper (20%).

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