Specialist Reporting
36 hours
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to report with confidence and authority across a wide range of specialist fields of journalism.
Requisites
Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Analyse, write and produce in-depth and authoritative stories for publication
- Critically evaluate and report on specific areas, or journalistic “beats” common to news gathering
- Transfer the skills from one area of specialist reporting to others, demonstrating theoretical understanding of this practice and enabling greater flexibility and employability
- Confidently develop and maintain networks with industry professionals and “sources” to equip them to work in many news settings, whilst demonstrating understanding of the ethical sensitivities around these
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual | 15% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Assignment 2 | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3 |
| Major Assignment | Individual | 30% | 1,4 |
| Workshop | Individual | 5% | 1,3 |
Content
- The role of reportage in areas of specialist knowledge or journalism “beatsâ€
- How best to develop the expertise needed to generate high quality reportage in these areas
- Methods for developing practical skills, as well as a theoretical understanding, of specific areas of reportage, in areas such as business, sport, science, technology and the arts
- Issues, ethical dilemmas, and challenges faced by practitioners working in specialist areas of reporting
- Case studies of a range of reporting on current affairs and topical issues relevant to ‘beat’ reporting
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.