James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

JN5303 - Ethics in Journalism

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

Students study the ethical constraints on journalists in the field. They are introduced to the methodology of content analysis to quantify how particular issues are represented in the media, including issues such as race, ethnicity and gender. Students are also encouraged to reflect on their own journalistic priorities and practices.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:JN5300
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
IA2000 AND JN2000 AND JN2002 AND JN3303 AND JN5000

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coord/Lect: Dr Lindsay Simpson.
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours lectures
  • 20 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); assignments (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.