James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

JN4003 - Journalism and Literature

Credit points: 06
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

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

Graduate Qualities


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator: Dr Amy Forbes
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (40%); seminar paper (20%).

    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.