AMU1328 Introduction to journalism
Faculty of Arts
AMU1328 Introduction to journalism is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for AMU1328. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before AMU1328
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After AMU1328
1 unit list AMU1328 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1328
Overview
The unit provides a critical introduction to the development of key journalistic concepts, research and practices in the production of original news stories in the print and online formats. This includes the social, professional and legal contexts for journalism production; the technical production and conventional narrative styles of news production for print and online journalism. The unit also examines two different formats of news production and the various factors that can affect the optimal choice of medium for reporting. Students will produce a critical evaluation of their own performance and provide constructive feedback for their peers.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1 Social Media Reporting10%
- Assessment Task 2 Soft news story with photograph and caption20%
- Assessment Task 3A Beat News story brief10%
- Assessment Task 3B Beat News story25%
- Assessment Task 4 Web presentation15%
- Assessment Task 5 Reflective statements20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an ability to identify and research a news story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate evidence in the print and online media;
- 2
Demonstrate an ability to select an advantageous medium for presentation, and report in a clear, concise and factual way using news conventions in at least two media;
- 3
Identify, observe key ethical and legal obligations associated with print and online journalism, and reflect critically on their own and others' performance in this regard;
- 4
Work independently and collaboratively in learning and production processes, including online forums, to produce print and online journalism;
- 5
Demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;
- 6
Demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current affairs and media issues;
- 7
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the capacities, limitations and socio-professional implications of journalistic practices in different media.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Susan Tam
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Joseph Goh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU1328?
AMU1328 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after AMU1328?
AMU1328 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including AMU2787.
When is AMU1328 offered?
In 2021, AMU1328 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is AMU1328?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AMU1328 have an exam?
No. AMU1328 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts
- Organisational unit
- Malaysia School of Arts and Social Sciences
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021