UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

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 2020 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Malaysia
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.

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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 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate an ability to identify and research a news story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate evidence in the print and online media;

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Work independently and collaboratively in learning and production processes, including online forums, to produce print and online journalism;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current affairs and media issues;

  7. 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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. 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 Marek Rutkowski

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 2020, 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.

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 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021