JOUR405-19S2 (C) Semester Two 2019

Journalism Research

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
End Date: Sunday, 10 November 2019
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 26 July 2019
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 27 September 2019

Description

This course develops knowledge and critical understanding of the role of investigative journalism in the democratic process. Students evaluate investigative journalism and its impact in New Zealand and internationally, develop specialist research skills, and develop and reflectively analyse an investigative project of their own.

Learning Outcomes

  • By the end of this course you are expected to demonstrate:

    Personal Attributes
  • a high level of analysis, critique, synthesis and problem-solving
  • independent judgment
  • organisation and time management skills, including an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • computer technology skills, including an ability to use and critically evaluate data tools
  • an ability to locate, critically evaluate and use information in a range of contexts
  • self-reflection and critical evaluation of their own practice

    Interactive Attributes
  • an ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others

    Specific Programme Attributes
  • strong research and investigative skills, including the retrieval and critical analysis of information from a range of sources using a range of tools
  • an ability to manage, analyse and use data
  • an ability to conduct interviews to a professional standard
  • an ability to critically evaluate examples of investigative journalism in New Zealand and internationally
  • an ability to research and write investigative journalism of substance
  • a critical understanding of the role of journalism in a democratic society

Prerequisites

Subject to approval by the Head of Programme

Course Coordinator

Tara Ross

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $923.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 25

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .

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