Journalism Foundations

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
JOUR 1000
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Course ID
201206
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To enable students to develop an understanding of principles, practices, contexts and issues in contemporary Australian and international journalism. This introductory course offers knowledge about the purposes and forms of journalism produced in Western and non-Western media systems, and what journalism can achieve locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. It covers recent developments in the practice and focus of journalism, and features specialist and cross-cultural reporting, such as First Nations journalism. Students will also develop foundational skills of ethical journalistic practice and storytelling, including story sourcing, researching, interviewing, and writing.

  • Foundations
  • Imperatives
  • Transformation

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and purposes of journalism in Western and non-Western settings, and of fundamental elements of media literacies
  • Develop and apply journalism knowledge and practical skills to source, research, interview for, and write journalism texts
  • Identify key legal and ethical obligations associated with journalism
  • Demonstrate an appreciation for the social, political, historical and commercial contexts in which journalism operates and the ways in which these influence journalism
  • Apply the principles of clear, grammatical written expression in accordance with the program’s style guide and academic writing and referencing requirements

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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