50129 News and Current Affairs
8cpRequisite(s): 50106 Media, Information and Society OR 50227 Media, Information and Society
Disciplinary Strand – Communication and Information Studies – 200 level
Subject coordinator: Jahnnabi Das
This subject takes a comparative theoretical approach to studying the exercise of power in the production of news and current affairs in contemporary media. It deals with the economic and institutional contexts, debates about the role of the press in democratic political processes, relations between journalists and their sources, the impact of new media technologies on journalists and the relationship between journalists and their audiences. Students are expected to develop analytical and research skills, including a capacity to analyse their own media production work in the context of current scholarship in the field.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,200.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
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