ATS2219 Sports journalism
Faculty of Arts
ATS2219 Sports journalism is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2219
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2219
No unit lists ATS2219 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit provides a detailed exploration of the research and innovative reporting practices for sports journalism in the digital age. It canvasses the major documentary and database sources, match reporting, contemporary issues and case studies, and key personalities and institutions in a range of major sports. It explores the usage of various technologies and social media in contemporary reporting practices, and critically considers the professional and social implications and accountabilities of sports journalism. This unit also features industry engagement and in-house internship opportunities (mojo digital magazine) working with highly experienced Monash staff.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Sports match report30%
- Live sports coverage of a match or event30%
- Sports profile of an athlete and/or coach40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues;
- 2
Report on sports events in a clear, concise, factual, creative and meaningful way using a variety of elements in a coherent news package;
- 3
Identify and research a sports story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate evidentiary material in the appropriate medium;
- 4
Identify and observe key ethical and legal obligations associated with sports journalism, and reflect critically on their own and others' performance in this regard;
- 5
Work independently, innovatively and collaboratively in learning and production processes, including online forums, to produce sport reports to deadlines and under pressure.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
Where it fits
ATS2219 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Julie-Ann Tullberg
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Julie-Ann Tullberg
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2219?
ATS2219 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2219 offered?
In 2021, ATS2219 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is ATS2219?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2219 have an exam?
No. ATS2219 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2219?
ATS2219 is part of Journalism.