Social Issues in Journalism

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
JOUR 2010
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Course ID
207201
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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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
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will provide students with an in depth and sophisticated understanding of the major social, cultural and political factors shaping journalism in liberal democracies today. Students will gain an appreciation of the ways in which journalistic practices, values and ethics are shaped by, and shape, the surrounding social environment. A critical approach to important issues, from Black Lives Matter to Google news, will equip students with the necessary tools to be able to identify and negotiate industry debates and change the way journalism is done.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate different theories and approaches ot the role of journalism in society
  • Understand the social, political and cultural contexts of journalism in liberal democracy
  • Develop a critical, theoretically informed approach to the improvement of journalism in society
  • Synthesise different ideas into a coherent argument
  • Use evidence and logic to form and argument
  • Produce high quality academic work to a deadline
  • Work as part of a team

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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