MDIA 2338 - Social Issues in Journalism
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 2 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 3 contact hours |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Discovery Experience – Global: | Yes |
| Incompatible: | MDIA 3328 |
| Assessment: | Online quizzes, Argument Essay, Research Essay, Participation |
| Syllabus: |
This course will provide students with an in depth and sophisticated understanding of the major social, cultural and political factors shaping journalism in liberal democracies today. Students will gain an appreciation of the ways in which journalistic practices, values and ethics are shaped by, and shape, the surrounding social environment. A critical approach to important issues – from Black Lives Matter to Google news – will equip students with the necessary tools to be able to identify and negotiate industry debates and change the way journalism is done. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 2 | Mon 11/08/2025 | Wed 20/08/2025 | Fri 19/09/2025 | Fri 31/10/2025 |
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Class Details
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 28238 | LEC0 | 100 | 27 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. | Note: This lecture is pre-recorded and can be viewed any time after publication in MyUni. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled. | ||
| Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25350 | TU03 | 35 | 30 | 6 Aug - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 12pm - 2pm | Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room |
| 8 Oct - 29 Oct | Wednesday | 12pm - 2pm | Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room | ||||
| 25351 | TU02 | 35 | 2 | 8 Aug - 19 Sep | Friday | 9am - 11am | Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room |
| 10 Oct - 31 Oct | Friday | 9am - 11am | Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room | ||||
| 25352 | TU01 | 35 | FULL | 8 Aug - 19 Sep | Friday | 11am - 1pm | Lower Napier, LG14, Teaching Room |
| 10 Oct - 31 Oct | Friday | 11am - 1pm | Lower Napier, LG14, Teaching Room | ||||
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